Environment
Mexico exports first ULSD cargo from Olmeca refinery amid infrastructure woes
Mexico exported the first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) reprocessed in its new Olmeca refinery in early April, as infrastructure to transport the much-needed motor fuel across the country is not ready.
First Japanese-developed and manufactured ammonia-fueled, two-stroke engine for maritime industry
Japan Engine Corp. (J-ENG) is developing a large, low-speed, ammonia-fueled, two-stroke engine under the “Green Innovation Fund Project: Next-generation Ship Development” of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
Tata Steel and MCB save 186 tpy of CO2 with steel transport on biodiesel
MCB in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, and Tata Steel Nederland have signed an agreement to replace the transport of steel products to Valkenswaard by diesel-powered truck with biodiesel.
Fidelis' AtmosClear signs agreement with Microsoft for high-quality carbon removal from project in Louisiana (U.S.)
AtmosClear BR LLC, a portfolio company of Fidelis, has signed a contract with Microsoft for 6.75 MM tonnes (t) of engineered carbon removal over 15 yr from bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS).
Digital Feature: Utilizing steam stripping to remove benzene from wastewater and waste streams: A guide to maintaining compliant benzene levels with confidence
In February of 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an enforcement alert warning stating that chemical plants releasing significant amounts of carcinogens like benzene and other harmful chemicals into the air and water, in violation of environmental regulations, could face substantial penalties.
Samsung E&A awarded contract for polylactic acid plant in the UAE
SAMSUNG E&A has announced that it is the contractor for its upcoming polylactic acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.
UN shipping agency strikes deal on fuel emissions, CO2 fees
Countries at the U.N. shipping agency struck a deal on a global fuel emissions standard for the maritime sector that will impose an emissions fee on ships that breach it and reward vessels burning cleaner fuels.
Fortescue, CMB.TECH sign agreement for ammonia-powered ore carrier
CMB.TECH NV has signed an agreement with Fortescue to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. This emphasizes the commitment of both companies to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Digital Feature: Guidance for developing first-of-a-kind projects and processes
New products and processes have the potential to drive new value through performance or cost improvements targeted to evolving market needs in the oil, gas and chemical industry. To realize this value, however, organizations must navigate a challenging path through development and scale-up of first-of-a-kind processes.
Update: South Bow proceeds with restart of Keystone Pipeline following North Dakota spill
Keystone pipeline operator South Bow is proceeding with a "carefully controlled restart" of the Keystone Pipeline on Monday, after Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) approved its repair and restart plans.
- Ionikylation unit at PetroChina's Dagang refinery reaches 1,000 days of continuous operation 5/12
- thyssenkrupp Uhde successfully commissions EnviNOx® emission reduction system for Covestro’s NAUCI project in China 5/12
- Univation Technologies announces world-scale 800,000-tpy design capacity for UNIPOL™ PE process technology 5/12
- Traders rebrand Venezuelan oil for China as Brazilian 5/12
- British bioethanol industry faces 'existential' threat after U.S. trade deal, producers say 5/12
- Copersucar revenue to grow by $1.5 B after Eco-Energy deal with Green Plains 5/12
