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OGCI announces $1-B investment to accelerate development of low emissions technologies

OGCI Climate Investments will aim to deploy successfully-developed new technologies among member companies and beyond.

Obama says US mulling alternate routes for North Dakota pipeline

President Barack Obama said the US government is examining ways to reroute an oil pipeline in North Dakota as it addresses concerns raised by Native American tribes protesting against its construction.

Wärtsilä positioned to assist marine sector meet new global sulfur cap

Wärtsilä's proactive development of exhaust gas cleaning systems, together with its broad offering in gas and dual-fuel engine technologies, means that the company is positioned to assist fleet owners to implement plans for compliance.

Veolia Water Technologies’ evaporation technology and softening process chosen for Dow facility in California

The Dow Chemical Company has awarded Veolia Water Technologies a contract for a total overhaul of the process water treatment plant at Dow’s Pittsburg Operations facility in California.

DuPont MECS DynaWave scrubbers to be used in Petronas’ RAPID refinery

DuPont MECS DynaWave technology has been selected for the installation of three custom-engineered scrubbing systems for sulfur dioxide removal at Petronas’ RAPID Project refinery in Pengerang, Southern Johor, Malaysia.

What every manager should know about hazardous waste management

Wood Group: Shah, G. C.

Improper management of hazardous waste can pose serious legal and regulatory liabilities to a company.

Useful tips for a successful HAZOP study

TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd.: Kunte, V. A.  |  Sakthivel, S.

The products we use on a daily basis comprise a variety of chemicals.

Refining: High-impact challenges in today’s global refining market

GE Water & Process Technologies: Zurlo, J. A.

To stay competitive and thrive in today’s uncertain and volatile energy market that is characterized by major shifts in supply and demand dynamics, refiners must find ways to increase operational efficiencies, maximize productivity and produce refined products at lower costs.

Editorial Comment: Unintended regulatory consequences: Lessons learned

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Andrew, Bob

Over my 40-yr professional career in the oil and gas processing, refining and petrochemical industries, I have seen many well-intended government regulations completely backfire, cause irrational responses or get lip service.

Explosion, fire in Alabama on gasoline pipeline kills one

Colonial Pipeline Co. shut down its main gasoline and distillates pipelines on Monday after an explosion and fire in Shelby, Alabama, killing a worker and sending five to the hospital.