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Ergon Inc. to close ethanol plant
Ergon BioFuels LLC has announced plans to close its ethanol plant in Vicksburg, Mississippi, US.
John Crane launches gas seal technology to reduce methane emissions
John Crane has launched its latest gas seal technology designed to be retrofitted into centrifugal compressors with oil seals to significantly lower operating costs, improve reliability and reduce methane emissions by up to 95%.
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Methanol Institute welcomes IMO progress
The IMO is making progress towards inclusion of methanol in gas-fuelled ships code, according to the Methanol Institute.
SoCalGas to offer renewable natural gas at its fueling stations
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has announced it will soon begin using renewable natural gas for the first time at the 25 utility-owned natural gas vehicle fueling stations across its service territory, as well as at six fueling stations in the San Diego area.
Shell announces methane emissions intensity target for oil and gas assets
Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) has announced a target to maintain methane emissions intensity below 0.2% by 2025. This target covers all oil and gas assets for which Shell is the operator.
Clariant included in 2018 DJSI
Chemicals producer Clariant is among those listed in the annual sustainability assessment index.
Velocys' biorefinery project achieves environmental milestone
The planned biorefinery in Natchez, Mississippi, has been issued a Finding of No Significant Impact by the US Department of Agriculture.
MOL Group and APK form partnership on plastic recycling
MOL Group will support the completion of APK’s plastic recycling plant in Germany.
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Honeywell UOP to help Indian Oil Corp. produce clean-burning fuels
Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. (IOCL) has chosen Honeywell UOP’s Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology to supply high-quality hydrogen at five of its refineries.
US EPA enters New Mexico wastewater MoU
The US EPA has entered into a MoU with the State of New Mexico to clarify the existing frameworks related to the way wastewater from oil and natural gas extraction activities can be re-used, recycled, and renewed.
ExxonMobil and Infinis ink deal
ExxonMobil has signed a five-year sole supply contract with Infinis.
MMEX Resources to provide solar power to refinery
MMEX Resources Corp. intends to develop a solar power project to provide electric power to its planned crude distillation unit and crude oil refinery.
ExxonMobil issues best-practice tips to shippers for transitioning to low sulfur fuel
The International Maritime Organization’s 0.5% sulfur cap is due to come into effect on 1 January 2020.
XTO Energy reduces methane emissions
ExxonMobil’s XTO Energy has announced progress on its methane emissions reduction programme.