Environment & Safety
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty launches new website
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has published a new corporate website featuring an extensive knowledge section and other enhancements to keep its clients, brokers, business partners, press and any other interested stakeholders abreast of the latest developments in corporate and specialty insurance worldwide.
NPRA praises President Obama’s action on regulations
President Obama’s announcement today that he has ordered a review to identify federal regulations that can be eliminated because they hinder economic growth and job creation is welcome news for every American.
DuPont buying Danisco for $6.3 billion
DuPont has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Danisco, a global enzyme and specialty food ingredients company, for $5.8 billion in cash and assumption of $500 million of Danisco’s net debt.
US does not have infrastructure to consume more ethanol
The US does not have the infrastructure to meet the federal mandate for renewable fuel use with ethanol but could meet the standard with significant increases in cellulosic and next-generation biofuels, according to a Purdue University study.
Koch Pipeline completes year with no safety incidents
Koch Pipeline employees worked all of 2010 with no minor or significant injuries.
NPRA joins group effort to overturn EPA’s E15 authorization
The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA) has joined with two other organizations to ask a federal appeals court to overturn a recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that authorizes the sale of gasoline with 50% more ethanol for late-model vehicles. Organizations joining NPRA in the legal challenge to EPA are the International Liquid Terminals Association and the Western States Petroleum Association.
Avoid condensation-induced transient pressure waves
Case studies give an indication as to probable causes for water hammer
When is CO2 more hazardous than H2S
Data shows potential harmful effects to workers due to acid gas exposure
What are the strategies for sustainable chemical production?
New environmental challenges require a new way of thinking by the hydrocarbon processing industry
Considerations for blast-resistant electrical equipment centers
Guidelines explore protecting critical systems from disaster
- Dow, Ambipar partner to promote plastics recycling in South America 11/26
- Hygenco selects Topsoe as technology provider for green ammonia production 11/26
- IAG announces new E-SAF deal with Infinium, remains on track to deliver 2030 target 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
