Environment
H2 Global Energy to develop a $6-B green ammonia project in Tunisia
A consortium led by H2 Global Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Tunisian government to develop a groundbreaking green hydrogen and green ammonia project. The total expected investment for this strategic initiative is $6 B.
Exxon sues California AG, environmental groups over attacks on recycling efforts
ExxonMobil filed a lawsuit on Monday against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, court records show, accusing them of defaming and disparaging the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
Port of Açu and Yamna announce land reservation agreement for green ammonia plant in Brazil
Port of Açu Operações (Port of Açu) and YamnaCo Ltd. (Yamna) have signed a land reservation agreement in the new hub for low-carbon hydrogen (H2) and its derivatives in the port industrial complex of Port of Açu in the northeast of Rio de Janeiro State to develop a green ammonia project.
GTI Energy secures U.S. DOE and EPA funding to advance methane monitoring and mitigation solutions
GTI Energy has been awarded nearly $250 MM in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lead four projects under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP).
Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies joins Colonial Group
Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies has officially joined the Colonial Group family as part of Colonial Chemical Solutions. This strategic merger represents a significant milestone, enhancing the capabilities and resources available to customers across industries.
U.S. biofuel producers ramped up in Oct. as profitability improved
U.S. renewable diesel and biodiesel producers ramped up operations in October to multi-month highs, helped by stronger margins for the biofuels, according to data compiled by advisory group AEGIS Hedging.
Hydrogen cyanide in amine systems
Mass transfer rate-based simulation has been used to study hydrogen cyanide ingress and accumulation in amine systems in unprecedented detail. In this article, the chemistry, prevention and possible mitigation using water washing arrangements and reflux purging are discussed quantitatively.
Address measurement challenges in sustainable aviation fuel production
Lipid-based conversion processes for sustainable aviation fuel are similar to fossil-based aviation fuel processes, but they have some critical differences. This article highlights the technical challenges associated with measuring and controlling biofuel-based aviation fuel processes, and provides suggestions to optimize conversion, while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
Brunei to Tokyo with hydrogen: A demonstration success story
The authors’ company has developed a novel technologya for the transport of large volumes of H2. This technology is based on the use of a liquid organic H2 carrier (LOHC) and utilizes both an “off-the-shelf” hydrogenation catalyst as well as a proprietary and now-proven dehydrogenation catalyst.
Plant maintenance and design
This article will review various maintenance activities, including emergency repairs, routine preventive and predictive maintenance, annual turnaround and computerized maintenance management.
- LanzaJet expands partnership with Microsoft to strengthen the company’s global growth 6/13
- Phelan Green Group's $2.6-B eMethanol project remains on schedule 6/13
- Algeria launches $7-B investment plan to expand hydrocarbon processing 6/13
- AFPM/API: President Trump officially overturns California (U.S.) gas car ban 6/12
- Decision on oil refiner Italiana Petroli's sale expected around end-June 6/12
- EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise as refining activity increases 6/12
