Americas
Dresser-Rand adds new programs to condition monitoring software
Dresser-Rand Group Inc. recently announced two diagnostic modules for its Envision suite of condition monitoring software. The modules work individually or in tandem to provide information that helps increase machinery availability, improve productivity and reduce operating costs.
EPA proposes rules on Clean Air Act permitting for GHG emissions
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing two rules to ensure that businesses planning to build new, large facilities or make major expansions to existing ones will be able to obtain Clean Air Act permits that address their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the spring of 2010, EPA finalized the GHG Tailoring Rule, which specifies that beginning in 2011, projects that will increase GHG emissions substantially will require an air permit.
Linde opens ethanol/CO2 plant in New York
Linde North America has begun production at one of its newest plants, which makes carbon dioxide (CO2) from ethanol in Fulton, New York. The new 600 tpd CO2 plant is located at the Sunoco ethanol plant, housed in a former brewery in the Riverview Business Park, some 25 miles north of Syracuse.
BP to pay $50.6 million for Texas City explosion
The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that BP Products North America Inc. will pay a full penalty of $50.6 million stemming from the 2005 explosion at its Texas City, Texas, refinery that killed 15 workers and injured 170 others.
US EIA’s short-term energy outlook released today
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) came out with its short-term energy outlook today.
Haldor Topsøe signs contracts with YPF Argentina
YPF Argentina and Haldor Topsøe have signed two contracts for the production of hydrogen and ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) at the Lujan de Cuyo refinery in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
Gevo purchases ethanol facility in Minnesota
Gevo has signed definitive agreements to acquire Agri-Energy’s ethanol production facility in Luverne, Minnesota.
Western Refining halts activity at Yorktown refinery
Western Refining is suspending refining operations at its Yorktown refinery due to the poor outlook for East Coast refining margins.
Frontier puts positive spin on Cheyenne refinery fire
The late July fire at Frontier Oil’s Cheyenne refinery has been problematic for the company, but its leadership does not see the incident as having a long term effect on Frontier’s overall bottom line.
BASF enhances its North American manufacturing operations for copper-chrome catalysts
BASF has initiated a number of capital investment projects to enhance the company’s manufacturing operations for copper-chrome catalysts at its production sites in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Elyria, Ohio.
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- Digital Exclusive (sponsored): Improve efficiency via centralized data and advanced collaboration 1/22
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- Sri Lanka agrees with China's Sinopec to fast-track $3.7-B refinery 1/22
