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EPA to reconsider Oil and Gas Rule

The EPA has announced it will continue to follow through with President Trump’s Executive Order on American energy independence.

 
 
 
 
 

Amec Foster Wheeler wins contract

Amec Foster Wheeler has announced it has been awarded a contract for a multi-fuel CFB, designed to burn 100% biomass.

 

US CO2 emissions fall

The EIA has reported that US energy-related CO2 emissions fell by 1.7% in 2016.

 

Algae oil market to reach US$2 billion

According to a new report from Research and Markets, the algae oil market will be worth US$2 billion by 2025 due to the rising use of algae oil in biofuel applications.

 

ADM starts second CCS project

Archer Daniels Midland Company has announced it has commenced operations at its second carbon capture and storage project in Illinois, US.

 
 
 
 
 

BP and DuPont joint venture

BP and DuPont's joint venture, Butamax, has announced the next step in the commercialisation of bio-isobutanol with its acquisition of an ethanol facility in Kansas, US.