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China Energy invests $83.8 million in Synthesis Energy Systems

Synthesis Energy Systems (SES), a global energy and gasification technology company that provides products and solutions to the energy and chemicals industries, has signed an agreement with China Energy Industry Holding Group, for a cash investment of approximately $83.8 million to support the company's business strategy in China, including project development and investment.

Obama Administration issues statement on US energy security

On March 30, the office of the press secretary at the US White House issued the following statement concerning the US’ energy security.

New reports predict US auto industry boosting profits with higher mileage standards

As the US ramps up vehicle fuel efficiency standards, two new reports from Citi Investment Research, Ceres and longtime independent industry experts conclude that US automakers will be more profitable at a fleetwide 42 mile per gallon (mpg) average in 2020

Purvin & Gertz releases global petroleum market outlook

Purvin & Gertz announces the release of its Global Petroleum Market Outlook 2011. The study provides an in-depth analysis of global and regional markets for crude oil and refined products within a framework of world energy demand and economic activity through 2030.

Foster Wheeler adds sulfur recovery to its portfolio

Foster Wheeler’s newly acquired sulfur recovery technology brings clear advantages to its refinery customers.

Global climate deal needed to go beyond previously agreed industrial emissions threshold

Policymakers should avoid putting through new unilateral greenhouse gas (GHG) targets and burdens designed to go beyond the originally stated 20% reductions, Cefic urged in a policy statement issued in early March.

BASF reaches climate protection goal

Last year, BASF reduced specific greenhouse gas emissions by 29% compared with 2002. This means that the company reached its emissions goal pathway for 2020 for the first time.

IHS CERA/World Economic Forum report: Natural gas enters a new era of abundance

Technology is driving a revolution in natural gas supply, but its new abundance also brings market changes.

China orders three new liquefied natural gas projects using Black & Veatch-patented technology

China Natural Gas Company, Ltd. (CNGC) has selected Black & Veatch and Chemtex to provide engineering, procurement and construction services for three new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in China.

Association says proposed changes to US ozone standard will harm job growth

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed changes to US federal standards regulating ozone could inflict serious harm on America’s economy, job growth and consumers, said Gregory Scott, executive vice president and general counsel of NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, in a statement today to an EPA advisory panel.