Environment & Safety
Biofuels may comprise 27% of global transportation fuel supply by 2050 – IEA report
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) says that the widespread deployment of biofuels can play an important role in reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector and enhancing energy security, when produced sustainably.
Chem safety board faces ‘significant challenges’ in US Deepwater Horizon investigation
The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) continues to face “significant challenges” in its ongoing investigation into the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, as companies and witnesses have sought to evade subpoenas for testimony and records and various investigation groups have not coordinated effectively, the agency said.
Gulf Chemical obtains environmental management certification at plant in Freeport, Texas
Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corp. (GCMC), the world’s largest recycler of spent petroleum refinery catalysts, today announced that it has obtained International Organization for Standardization 14001 (ISO 14001:2004) certification, the global standard for environmental management systems.
US EPA proposes new emissions cuts for domestic PVC plants
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed stronger standards that require facilities that produce polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to reduce emissions of harmful toxics.
Koch Pipeline wins API’s top safety, environmental award for 2010
Koch Pipeline Co. employees won the API 2010 distinguished award for outstanding safety and environmental performance, considered the API’s highest award in the field, the company said.
Solutia to supply heat transfer fluids for world's largest solar generation plant
Solutia, a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals, has been awarded a contract to supply its Therminol VP-1 synthetic heat transfer fluid for the Solana solar power plant project, which is slated to be the world's largest solar power plant.
U.S. seeks higher ethanol fuel consumption, aims for 10,000 new flex-fuel pumps
The Obama administration hopes to install 10,000 flexible fuel pumps in the U.S. over the next five years, allowing drivers to blend gasoline with up to 85 percent ethanol (E85) in cars able to handle such mixes.
Flint Hills Resources gives $65,000 to conservation group for Minnesota waterfowl habitat
Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend refinery in Minnesota awarded a $65,000 grant to Ducks Unlimited to help protect and restore the state’s habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.
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.
- Dow, Ambipar partner to promote plastics recycling in South America 11/26
- Hygenco selects Topsoe as technology provider for green ammonia production 11/26
- Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels 11/26
- Russia's oil and gas revenue down by a third in November m/m 11/26
- Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges 11/26
- Oil majors betting big on biofuels with more than 40 projects by 2030 11/26
