Greenhouse Gases
ADNOC to improve energy efficiency by 10% by 2020
ABU DHABI, UAE – The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, it plans to introduce measures that will increase energy efficiencies by 10% by 2020. The energy efficiency strategy will reduce ADNOC’s gas consumption by 156 MMcf/d, saving a total of $1 billion by 2020.
US EPA moves to deny refiner requests to change biofuels program
The US Environmental Protection Agency said it plans to deny several petitions from oil groups to change the country's biofuels program, an issue that has deeply divided the petroleum industry.
Canada's 'chemical valley' city looks to lure green investment
Sarnia, Ontario, home to dozens of Canada's refineries and chemical plants, is lobbying hard to lure a biotech plant to the city as the local petrochemical-powered economy braces for the impact of a provincial carbon-pricing scheme.
Two Florida men convicted and sentenced in biodiesel fraud scheme
Two men have been convicted of participation in a multi-state scheme to defraud biodiesel buyers and US taxpayers by fraudulently selling biodiesel credits and fraudulently claiming tax credits.
BP announces investment of $30 MM in biojet producer Fulcrum
BP subsidiaries BP Ventures and Air BP businesses have created a strategic partnership with Fulcrum BioEnergy, a pioneer in the development and production of low-carbon jet fuel, in which BP will invest $30 MM.
Saudi Aramco acquires Novomer’s polyol business and associated technologies
Saudi Aramco has acquired the Converge product line and associated operations and technologies from US-based Novomer Inc.
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.
IMO sets 2020 date for ships to comply with low sulfur fuel oil requirement
In a landmark decision for both the environment and human health, January 1, 2020, has been set as the implementation date for a significant reduction in the sulfur content of the fuel oil used by ships.
Clariant praises Paris deal ratifications and offers to help HNO3 plants minimize N2O emissions
Clariant is committed to supporting the Paris Agreement by reducing N<sub>2</sub>O emissions with their specialty catalysts.
ClearSign successfully completes Tricor refinery heater project
ClearSign Combustion Corp. has successfully completed its Duplex retrofit heater project at Tricor Refining in Bakersfield, California.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf 4/6
- Damietta Green Ammonia completes pre-FEED for $873-MM, 150,000-tpy green ammonia facility 4/6
- EIB and Eni sign €500-MM in financing for new biorefinery in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi 4/6
- India's Reliance buys Venezuelan oil directly from PDVSA 4/6
- Japan to boost intermediate chemical imports amid tighter naphtha supply 4/6
- Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies 4/6
