The environment

IndianOil and LanzaTech have signed a Statement of Intent to construct the world’s first refinery off gas-to-bioethanol production facility in India.

The API has reiterated its support for regulation that targets emissions of volatile organic compounds from natural gas operations.

GK-IT Environmental Services has announced that it is diversifying from the mining industry to the petrochemical and oil refinery sector.

A recent market study conducted by DNV GL has forecasted the potential future demand for LNG as a ship fuel in the Iberian Peninsula.

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has announced funding to support US$83 million in new technology projects to help deliver on Alberta’s commitment to reduce methane emissions.

The API has welcomed the EPA’s proposal to lower biofuel volume but believes that the Renewable Fuel Standard requires reform.

Evoqua has announced it has successfully acquires ADI Systems for industrial wastewater treatment.

The AFPM has issued a statement in support of the US EPA’s proposed changes to biofuels mandates.

The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an order to Journey Energy Inc. following two crude oil emulsion spills.

Clean Chemistry has announced it has been issued new patents for water treatment technology, including novel oxidant chemistries for water processing.

Haldor Topsoe has announced the sale of its automotive and stationary DeNOx business areas to Umicore.

ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics have reported a new breakthrough in algae biofuel research.

The US Department of Agriculture has invited Velocys to submit a Phase II Application to obtain a loan guarantee for a biorefinery.

Greenbelt Resources has announced it has signed a Letter Of Intent with Prosys Biorefining Systems to license its biorefinering technology.

The US Department of Energy has announced it is offering US$28 million for research and development into advanced energy systems.