Environment
Understand the sources of oil pollution in water
Oil in water is one of the most common types of water pollution.
Business Trends: Will India be Asia’s next downstream powerhouse?
The Asia-Pacific region dominates in the total number of active projects in all sectors of the downstream hydrocarbon processing industry. Just as China has seen unprecedented growth over the past decade, India is emerging as the globe’s new oil demand center.
US gov't withdraws $40-MM windpower grant
Dominion Virginia Power is assessing options for its proposed offshore wind demonstration project in light of an announcement today that the US DOE is withdrawing $40 MM in funding.
Daimler Mercedes-Benz's cleaner technology in European diesel, gasoline engines
Daimler said it will spend €3 B ($3.35 B) to curtail diesel exhaust pollution levels by modifying its engines and exhaust treatment systems.
Shell CEO warns on hasty renewables shift
Major investors, including Dutch pension fund PGGM, have criticized Shell's climate change policy in recent months, saying it should do more to mitigate climate change risks.
Climate laws could mean higher refining costs
Curbing increasing levels of greenhouse gas emissions remains a key requirement, and challenge, for global oil refiners and gas producers.
Meet EPA Tier 3 clean fuel regulations through improved blending processes
This article will examine the impact of Tier 3 regulations on gasoline blending at refineries and terminals, and illustrate options that can contribute to compliance while keeping costs under control.
Design and implement a totally enclosed ground flare
As awareness of environmental issues increases to new levels, all emissions sources in industrial facilities are falling under more scrutiny than ever before.
Innovations
In a market with reduced capital investment budgets, revamps and upgrades are becoming increasingly prevalent to extend asset service life.
Fueling Alberta oil sands fleets with natural gas
Natural gas for diesel replacement is an excellent opportunity for mineable oil sands operations to realize considerable fuel savings.
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- Stamicarbon awarded two chemical licensing contracts in China 1/13
- JERA on track for 20% ammonia co-firing at Hekinan power plant 1/13
- Whiting refinery workers begin contract negotiations with bp 1/13
- Sinochem says Quanzhou refinery to resume operations soon 1/13
