Environment & Safety
EPA to approve Texas air emissions permitting plan
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it will approve revisions submitted by the TCEQ to the state’s permitting program. The EPA and Texas have battled for years over the program, culminating with the EPA overturning the state’s flexible permit program two years ago.
ExxonMobil named top Responsible Care company for safety, environment efforts
ExxonMobil Chemical was named the Responsible Care company of the year at the 2012 American Chemistry Council (ACC) annual meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo. Responsible Care is the global chemical industry’s premier program for achieving and sustaining operational excellence.
Cyber security for industrial plants
Consider five core elements to develop secure plant automation networks.
The Bhopal disaster
Avoid future incidents by learning the full impact of unreliable plant machinery.
HP Reliability: Pumps and the Bhopal connection
In the 2012 June issue of Hydrocarbon Processing, our readers will find a highly informative article that should remind equipment specialists of their professional and ethical responsibilities. These ..
HP Water Management: Avoid failures in water projects: Part 1
Your company is planning an expansion—building a new process unit or constructing an entire new plant. Regardless of the scope, the facility staff will specify project requirements, complete the ..
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Linde debuts hydrogen for fuel-cell vehiclesThe Linde Group’s hydrogen (H2) for fuel-cell vehicles—a byproduct of biodiesel production at Linde’s pilot plant in Leuna, Germany—rece..
Update on valves used in hydrogen service
Recommended practices can better scrutinize performance issues such as design, packing and metallurgy to mitigate failures.
EPA amends US clean air rules for refinery flares
The US Environmental Protection Agency changed its air-pollution standards for certain pieces of refinery equipment, saying the changes will save oil refiners $80 million a year and provide greater compliance flexibility. The EPA had received petitions from outside groups to review the requirements.
Shale boom at risk over environment concerns
The IEA report shows how the shale gas industry, which has dramatically altered the US energy landscape, stands at a tipping point to determine how it spreads worldwide.
- China's first coal-to-chemicals project with green hydrogen starts commercial operations 11/20
- Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem partner to turn captured carbon into long-lasting products 11/20
- Nigeria's Dangote refinery delays CDU maintenance to end of January 2026 11/20
- Technimont attends ground-breaking ceremony of Tengiz Gas separation Complex in Kazakhstan 11/20
- 42% of U.S. energy/critical infrastructure providers exposed to weaponized AI and email attacks 11/20
- EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall on higher demand, fuel inventories rise 11/20
