The environment

The IGU, IOGP and IPIECA have become Associate Signatories to the Methane Guiding Principles.

ExxonMobil is launching a mass flow metering system for marine gas oil in Singapore.

The US EPA has approved public participation changes to Texas’ clean-air plan.

Braskem has started a new operation focused on leveraging developments in biotechnology and advanced materials.

Wärtsilä has announced its support of the International Maritime Organization agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

ExxonMobil will supply fuels that comply with the IMO’s 0.5% sulfur cap in ports in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore.

NERA has welcomed the Australian federal government's announcement of a Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centres programme.

Vivakor Inc. has engaged Inland Recycling in an MoU for joint oil reclamation services throughout the US.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. has completed the acquisition of Biosynthetic Technologies LLC.

Valmet and Fortum have announced a collaboration with Preem to take development of bio-oil into transportation fuels to a new level.

Petrobras has agreed to participate in the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Shell has opened a new hydrogen refuelling station at Shell Beaconsfield in the UK.

ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. have announced a new phase in their algae biofuel research programme.

The EIA notes that positive US ethanol margins are driving ethanol production growth.

The European Commission has approved a €4.7 billion public support scheme for the production and distribution of advanced biofuels in Italy.