Environment & Safety
US chemical council unveils annual award winners for energy efficiency
“Energy efficiency is fundamental to American chemistry,” said ACC president and CEO Cal Dooley. “Applying innovation to deliver energy-saving solutions is a big part of what we do.
Honeywell automation technology selected for Asian gas pipeline
Asia Trans Gas selected Honeywell's Experion Process Knowledge System and Safety Manager technology to manage operations and to help prevent safety problems in a third pipeline to be built as part of the Central Asia–China Gas Pipeline project.
What every refiner should know about nitrogen generation and delivery
Generating N2 on-demand is a sustainable and energy-efficient approach.
Use dynamic models when designing high-pressure vessels
By definition, a pressure vessel is a closed container that is designed to hold gases and/or liquids at pressures substantially different from ambient conditions. They are used in many applications su..
Minimize false assurances in hazard analyses
Hazard analysis is a powerful and highly effective tool for identifying and evaluating potential hazards and control measures (Fig. 1). Its versatility provides an economical and insightful assessment..
What separates the best-of-class companies from the rest?
Many metrics can be used to define the top-performing downstream companies. Often, it includes financial (profits) results, environmental and safety performance, equipment availability and more. Howev..
US automakers on track to meet GHG standards
The US EPA recently released a Manufacturers Performance Report that assesses the automobile industry's progress toward meeting GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks in the 2012 model year.
Suncor Energy reports employee death at Alberta oil sands facility
Suncor emergency service personnel responded at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday when an employee was severely injured while working at the Fort McMurray oil sands site.
GE, Aramco launch global innovation challenge for seawater desalination
The goal of this challenge by GE and Saudi Aramco is to identify novel ways to lower these costs around the world, either through technology advances, process improvements, or both.
BP wins top safety honors for US pipeline business
Don Porter, who leads BP’s US pipelines business, accepted API’s Occupational Safety and Environmental Performance awards in the large operator category on behalf of the company.

- Transition Industries signs agreements for the Pacifico Mexinol Project, an ultra-low carbon chemical production facility 7/3
- Bangkok Airways introduces SAF on commercial flights 7/3
- EcoCeres secures SAF contract with British Airways to help reduce carbon emissions 7/3
- Air Liquide to invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S. to support industrial growth 7/3
- MOL completes the acquisition of LBC Tank Terminals 7/3
- BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fueled vessels 7/3