Enviornment/Safety
Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders
Container shipping companies like Maersk, CMA CGM and COSCO have ordered hundreds of new vessels in recent years meant to help their industry slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet rising demand from customers and regulators around the globe.
Svanehøj partners with Soudotec to enhance safety in Africa’s fast-growing LPG sector
In more and more African countries, governments and organizations are advocating for a switch to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to improve public health and safety. Svanehøj and Soudotec have now teamed up to supply safety equipment to the growing African LPG sector.
COP29: TotalEnergies and Oil India to collaborate on methane emissions detection, measurement
TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a cooperation agreement to carry out methane emissions detection and measurement campaigns using TotalEnergies’ pioneer AUSEA technology at OIL sites in India.
Finland's Gasum buys Danish biogas plant
Finland's Gasum has signed an agreement to acquire Haerup Biogas, which owns and operates a biogas plant in the northern part of Denmark.
TES and SOCAR sign joint study agreement to explore e-NG project in Azerbaijan
Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a global green energy company, and SOCAR, Azerbaijan's national oil company, have signed a joint study agreement (JSA) to explore the development of an electric natural gas (e-NG) project in Azerbaijan.
Greenlane Renewables announces $6.5 MM landfill gas-to-RNG system contract
Greenlane Renewables Inc. announced that it has secured a $6.5-MM contract to provide a new system for upgrading biogas produced at a landfill in Canada into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG).
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024, report says
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, including those from burning fossil fuels, are set to hit a record high this year, pulling the world further off course from averting more destructive climate extremes.
INEOS, Royal Wagenborg partner on CCS infrastructure in the EU
INEOS and Royal Wagenborg have signed a landmark agreement on the delivery of CO2 transportation. This multi-year agreement, a significant step towards advancing carbon capture and storage within the European Union, will see Royal Wagenborg supply a newly built CO₂ carrier dedicated to Project Greensand, led by INEOS with its partners Harbour Energy and Nordsøfonden.
Neste and Liiga team up to reduce emissions from hockey game travel
Neste and Finland's national ice hockey league, Liiga, have started a collaboration in which the majority of Liiga teams* will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for their bus transportation during the 2024–2025 season in Finland.
Veolia to operate, maintain Toronto’s Dufferin anaerobic digestion facility
Veolia has been awarded a contract to assume operations and maintenance of the City of Toronto’s Dufferin organics processing facility.
OPAL Fuels begins construction on California RNG production facility
OPAL Fuels Inc. has commenced construction on a new landfill-gas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Kirby Canyon Landfill, located in Santa Clara County, California (U.S.).
View: Trump return will slow, not stop, U.S. clean energy boom
Donald Trump’s return to the White House will refocus the nation's energy policy onto maximizing oil and gas production and away from fighting climate change, but the Republican win in Tuesday's presidential elections is unlikely to dramatically slow the U.S. renewable energy boom.
EnviTec Biogas Italy builds 100% integrated biogas plant with EnviThan gas upgrading system
One of EnviTec’s first customers, agricultural entrepreneur Dr. Francesco Avogadri, recently signed the contract for the construction of a new biogas plant with EnviThan biogas upgrading for the production of 237 Nm³/hr of biomethane.
Trump unlikely to undo Biden's IRA climate legislation, TotalEnergies executive says
French oil major TotalEnergies does not anticipate that Donald Trump would pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement on climate change or undo Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) legislation if he became U.S. president again.
ADNOC, AIQ developing first-of-a-kind agentic AI solution for global energy transformation
ENERGYai will combine large language model technology with cutting-edge ‘agentic’ AI – AI ‘agents’ that are trained in specific tasks across ADNOC’s value chain. These specialized AI agents bring a new level of autonomy and precision to critical tasks, from seismic analysis to energy efficiency and real-time process monitoring.
Lummus and Advanced Ionics establish partnership for green hydrogen
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, has announced a new partnership with Advanced Ionics, a low-cost green hydrogen (H2) technology provider.
Cepsa becomes Moeve
Cepsa has announced its name change to Moeve, marking a historic milestone in the company’s transformation.
Archaea Energy, UGI start RNG plant in Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and UGI Energy Services LLC (UGIES), a subsidiary of UGI Corp., celebrate the start-up of their joint venture's renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Hegins, Pennsylvania.
Linde selected to supply carbon capture technology to ADNOC’S Hail and Ghasha project
Linde Engineering has signed an agreement with NEXTCHEM to provide carbon capture technology to ADNOC's Hail and Ghasha project. Located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the project is one of the world’s largest offshore sour gas developments and aims to operate with net zero emissions.
Carbon Clean announces fully column-less carbon capture with launch of CycloneCC C1 series
Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionizing carbon capture solutions, has launched its breakthrough CycloneCC C1 series, marking the penultimate stage in the technology’s commercialization.
QatarEnergy takes 50% stake in TotalEnergies solar project in Iraq
QatarEnergy, one of the world's top suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), said on Monday it had agreed to take a 50% stake in TotalEnergies' 1.25-gigawatt solar project in Iraq.
The role of clean combustion in achieving net-zero: Emphasizing H2’s promise
The world is increasingly turning its attention to alternative fuels in the quest for net-zero emissions, and hydrogen (H2) is at the forefront of this transformative shift. This article will discuss the benefits and future potential of H2, comparisons to alternative energies, and sustainability and environmental implications.
Amine strength in gas treatment
Tail gas treating units (TGTUs) are designed to remove the last vestiges of unconverted hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the tail gas coming from a sulfur recovery unit (SRU) after the gas has been processed to convert as much H2S as possible to elemental sulfur. Any H2S remaining in the TGTU’s offgas is converted to sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the thermal oxidizer and vented to the atmosphere. This vented SO2 forms part of a plant’s regulated sulfur emissions, so it is important to minimize its amount.
Case Study: Predicting internal corrosion in renewal biogas systems for increased pipeline reliability
GASCADE Gastransport GmbH (GASCADE) partnered with the author’s company to investigate the internal corrosion susceptibility of a biogas line in advance of a larger project targeting the prioritization of difficult-to-inspect pipelines.
Proven methods to lower costs and boost safety in gas distribution operations
Gas distribution systems exist in a multitude of applications. A crucial element of proper system function is ensuring gases are transported safely, keeping critical processes in place. This article details proven methods to lower costs and boost safety in gas distribution systems.
Flare system design: Liquid pockets in flare headers
Flare and relief systems are the last line of defense against plant emergency overpressure and loss of containment. Therefore, the efficient design, management and maintenance of these systems are vital for safe operations throughout the lifecycle and operation of a plant.
U.S. allocates $196 MM for natural gas pipeline modernization
The U.S. government will award grants totaling $196 MM for the repair and replacement of aging natural gas pipelines across 20 states, the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced on Tuesday.
U.S. appeals court likely to reject challenge to Alaska LNG exports
A U.S. appeals court on Monday appeared likely to reject a challenge by environmental groups to the Biden administration's decision to approve exports from a planned $39-B liquefied natural gas project (LNG) in Alaska.
Vaisala seeks to remove greenwashing from carbon capture with new measurement solution
Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a field that has sparked a lot of public debate—and investments. Knowing exactly how much and what quality carbon has been captured is essential if CCUS is to become a viable addition to the toolset against climate change.
Evers & Sons awarded installation work for Gillis Treating Plant as part of NG3 project
In a significant stride towards reinforcing America's commitment to energy sustainability, Evers & Sons Inc. has been selected for all field installation work associated with the Gillis Treating Plant, a cornerstone of the New Generation Gas Gathering (NG3) project.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
