The environment

New addition to ‘Clean, Green Fleet’ features first Caterpillar Marine tier 4 final engines.

The IEA reveals that energy efficiency improvements since 1990 in IEA member countries avoided a cumulative 10 billion t of carbon dioxide emissions over the last 25 years.

An analysis conducted by ICF has estimated that methane emissions from the Canadian oil and gas sector can be reduced by 45% below projected 2020 levels.

API believes that EPA’s new refining regulations could cost up to US$1 billion.

Greyrock highlights significant reductions in diesel emissions using its ultra-premium, zero sulfur diesel.

“Instead of higher taxes and royalty rates that discourage domestic production, policymakers should follow pro-development energy policies...” API states.

A new study has discussed that private investments by the oil and natural gas sector are the driving force behind major greenhouse gas reductions in the US.

The Energy Department has announced an investment of nearly US$55 million for 24 projects to develop fuel efficient vehicle technologies.

“Cutting energy waste and doubling energy productivity will help American families save money on their energy bills,” said Ernest Moniz.

PIRA Energy Group has released its weekly oil market update for the week ending 14 September.

The Chief Executive Officer of Proserv, on Wednesday 9 September, called for the industry to make dynamic changes to the way it acts and behaves.

President Obama has pledged the US will cut emissions by up to 28% by 2025.

The new regulations are planned to reduce the levels of methane and other harmful air pollutants.

The decline in US fuel economy likely reflects the decreased price of gasoline in August and the consequent increased sales of light trucks and SUVs.

API is concerned that the Obama administration is rushing potentially the most expensive regulation in history through a shortened review process.