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MAIRE approves its climate-related financial disclosures report
The Board of Directors of MAIRE S.p.A. has approved the corporate report based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), marking a significant step towards greater transparency and proactive management of climate-related risks and opportunities.
EIA expects oil prices to increase despite concerns over economic growth and petroleum demand
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that Brent crude oil prices will return to above US$80/bbl this month, after dipping to US$73/bbl on 6 September.
Plans for Minnesota’s first SAF blending facility revealed
GREATER MSP Partnership, in collaboration with Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Ecolab, Xcel Energy and other leading stakeholders have announced major developments toward operating the first large-scale, end-to-end SAF value chain in the US.
Worley supporting Shell in site conversion and renewable hydrogen production at German facility
Worley will support Shell with the transformation programme at its Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland, converting the site into a base oil production unit, and enabling the production of renewable hydrogen at the facility.
Oil and gas operators encouraged to adopt AI in light of rising costs
Operators of offshore, refinery and pipeline equipment are being encouraged to adopt new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, which can help reduce time and cost in the general inspection of critical plant and equipment.
UK will struggle to meet net zero targets unless young people are encouraged to join the green economy
A new study commissioned by the Environmental Solutions & Services (ESS) Expo and UK charity, Groundwork, on attitudes to careers in the environmental sector has revealed the extent of the green skills job gap in the UK.
Nikkiso Clean Energy, Industrial Gases Group and GTT announce partnership
Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, part of Nikkiso Co. Ltd’s Industrial Business segment, and GTT have announced that they have entered into a partnership to support the LNG-fuelled cargo shipping market.
Hycamite opens Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant for low-carbon hydrogen production
Hycamite TCD Technologies has opened Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland.
EIA: North America’s LNG export capacity on track to more than double by 2028
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that North America’s LNG export capacity is on track to more than double between 2024 and 2028.
MAIRE completes Italy’s first CCS plant at Eni's Ravenna hub
MAIRE, through its subsidiaries NEXTCHEM and KT (Integrated E&C Solutions), acted as technology integrator and completed the full EPC works for a carbon plant at the Eni natural gas treatment plant of Casalborsetti, near Ravenna, Italy.