Carbon Management
California's push to ban gas-powered cars nearly finalized
California's transition to electric-powered vehicles could be accelerated after regulators are expected to approve plans to phase out gas-powered vehicles Thursday.
Aer Lingus welcomes new IAG SAF deal which will power its San Francisco flights
IAG, parent company of both Aer Lingus and British Airways will purchase a total of 78,400 tons of SAF over seven years, enough to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 248,000 tons (the equivalent of taking over 16,000 cars off the road) across the same time period.
McDermott wins FEED contract from Viva Energy Australia
McDermott International has been awarded a FEED contract from Viva Energy Australia as part of its Geelong Refinery project to provide additional desulfurization capabilities.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 08/19
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
Crowley secures subcontract for hybrid-electric ferry
As part of an elite project team, Crowley brings expansive capabilities in sustainable, emissions-reducing design and construction services.
API statement on House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
"While the Inflation Reduction Act takes important steps toward new oil and gas leasing and investments in carbon capture and storage, it falls well short of addressing America’s long-term energy needs and further discourages needed investment in oil and gas..."
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 08/12
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
U.S. fuel retailers rail against green aviation fuel tax credit
U.S. fuel retailers are fighting the inclusion of a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Democrats' $430-B spending bill, arguing SAF is more carbon intense and less efficient than renewable diesel.
Viewpoint: The pathway towards autonomy: How process automation is building the future plant
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing </i> sat down with Jason Urso (JU), Chief Technology Officer, Honeywell Process Solutions, to discuss the current state of the process automation industry, how new technologies are enhancing efficiency and safety, and what the future holds for automation.
Electric drive LNG can grow with the clean energy transition
As companies across markets set aggressive decarbonization goals and sustainability commitments to align with changing regulations and consumer demands for greener energy and fuel, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is searching for ways to lower emissions.
- U.S. SAF production forecast to eclipse 50,000 bpd by 2026 7/17
- Pertamina expects Balikpapan's CDU IV to resume later this month 7/17
- Exxon shut Joliet, Illinois, refinery after power outage 7/17
- ExxonMobil introduces Enable™ 1617 performance polyethylene 7/17
- Tribunal rejects TC Energy's $15-B claim for Keystone XL 7/17
- U.S. imports of Canadian crude hits record high following TMX startup 7/17
- Digital Exclusive: SPECIAL FOCUS: Digital Technologies—Utilize process simulation digital twin to optimize condensate yield
- Digital Exclusive-Flare system design: Liquid pockets in flare headers
- Hydrogen-rich content gasoline: A new concept for paraffinic gasoline reformulation
- Alarm rationalization at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) refineries
