Carbon Management
US can curb carbon emissions while boosting oil production - university study
The US should accelerate efforts to pursue carbon capture and storage (CCS) in combination with enhanced oil recovery (EOR), a practice that could increase domestic oil production while significantly curbing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to a report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Texas at Austin.
EPA delays implementation of new US industrial boiler regulations
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed the implementation of new air pollution rules for boilers, saying it wants more feedback from the public and industry.
Honeywell triples capacity of blowing agent for polystyrene board, notes growing demand
Honeywell has tripled production capacity for its low-global-warming-potential product HFO-1234ze to meet what it says is growing need for the material, used in multiple foam and aerosol applications.
Ontario government chooses Rentech renewable jet fuel project for biomass supply
Rentech said its proposed renewable energy center (Olympiad project) in White River, Ontario, has been selected by the Canadian province for a proposed supply of up to 1.1mn cubic metres/year (1.3mn US tons/year) of Crown timber.
Albemarle touts new technology to extract lithium from brine, cites growing global market
US specialty chemicals producer Albemarle said on Friday that it has developed a proprietary technology for lithium extraction from brine.
US House passes bill preventing EPA regulation of GHGs, Senate rejected similar bill the day before
The US House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation coauthored by Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which prevents the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to address climate change.
EPA moves to electronic reporting of new chemical notices
The US Environmental Protection Agency will require electronic submissions for new chemical notices under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Beginning today, companies can no longer submit their new chemical notices and support documents on paper for EPA’s review.
Low-pressure absorption of CO2 from flue gas
Case study accomplished 95% sequestration using methyldiethanolamine aqueous solution
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.
- KBR to provide technology for mega-scale ammonia plant in Angola 11/25
- Indian refiners' October crude processing up over 3% y/y 11/25
- Air Liquide strengthens partnership with TotalEnergies through renewable H2 project in France 11/25
- Hexagon collaborates with Microsoft to enhance industrial operations 11/25
- China issues extra crude oil import quota to teapot refineries 11/25
- McDermott achieves ISO 50001 Certification for energy management at four fabrication yards 11/25
