The environment

On 2 November 2015, the European refining industry (FuelsEurope) launched a “Save more than fuel” campaign.

According to the EIA, vehicle standards around the world aim are to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

The World Energy Council is to write to all Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change expressing concern over the level of progress and ambition over the state of the climate talks.

Lloyd’s Register Energy launches new study revealing the need for greater collaboration, data analysis and cultural change to address the innovation challenges in oil and gas.

The AFPM has filed a petition for review with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Clean Power Plan rule.

The two new giant compressors that started up on the Troll A platform this month will help increase gas recovery by 83 billion cubic metres. The occasion attracted a platform visit from EEA and EU affairs minister Vidar Helgesen.

CEOS announce their collective support for an effective climate change agreement.

China’s Sinopec has received approval from the National Energy Administration for its US$20 billion coal-to-gas pipeline.

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.