Environment
Removing microplastics with engineered bacteria
Microplastics can go right through wastewater treatment plants, and researchers have engineered bacteria commonly found in there to break down this pollution before it can persist in the environment. Researchers from the University of Waterloo added DNA to several species of bacteria found in wastewater, allowing them to biodegrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Envana secures $5.2-MM U.S. DOE grant for methane mitigation technology project
Envana Software Solutions (Envana) has been awarded a $4.2-MM grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance oil and gas methane monitoring and mitigation technologies.
Reolum selects Johnson Matthey technology for one of the largest planned e-methanol plants in Europe
Johnson Matthey’s (JM) e-methanol technology has been selected by Reolum for the next phase of its La Robla Nueva Energia (NE) project. Located in the Spanish region of Castilla y León, it will be one of the largest e-methanol production plants in Europe, planned to be online by the end of 2027.
Trump to declare 'national energy emergency' to boost fossil fuels, power projects
President Donald Trump laid out a sweeping plan to maximize already record high U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national energy emergency, stripping away excess regulation, and withdrawing the U.S. from an international pact to fight climate change.
Sungrow Hydrogen wins supply contract for 320-MW green ammonia project in Oman
Sungrow Hydrogen has signed a supply agreement with ACME Group and will provide water electrolysis hydrogen (H2) production equipment for the 320-MW green ammonia project in Oman.
Indonesia expects EU to adjust palm oil biofuel stance after EU ruling
Indonesia welcomed a ruling by the World Trade Organization in a case against European Union on palm oil-based biodiesel, expecting the bloc to adjust its regulations to comply with the ruling.
First-ever ammonia and propane co-loaded vessel completes voyage from U.S. to Europe
Trafigura, in collaboration with CF Industries, announced the completion of the first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment operation of its kind. In early January, the Green Power Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) completed a single voyage from the U.S. to Europe loaded with ammonia from CF Industries and with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) in separate tanks.
Beware Egypt's smokestack onshoring as cement exports surge
North Africa's largest economy and second-largest natural gas producer has stepped up the production and export of several highly energy-intensive commodities as part of efforts to accelerate the growth of its industrial sector.
Digital Exclusive: Managing reliability and asset management performance in the Yanbu refinery through the implementation of a reliable operations committee program
One of the most important aspects in having successful reliability and asset management performance is to establish a tracking mechanism to monitor, control and manage key performance indicator (KPI) performance, which is the focus of this article.
AM Green and DP World join forces to establish India as global hub for green molecules
AM Green, a leader in green hydrogen (H2) and ammonia production, has partnered with DP World, a global logistics leader, to create a sustainable supply chain for green fuels and chemicals.
- Plug Power to supply 275-MW GenEco electrolyzer system for Hy2gen’s Courant decarbonized ammonium nitrate project 4/3
- Vietnam refinery boosting jet fuel production 4/3
- China plans to upgrade some petrochemical plants, phase out others by 2029 4/3
- Morocco has diesel stocks for 51 days, energy ministry says 4/3
- Nigeria's Seplat Energy hit by strike amid push for higher output 4/3
- Ukrainian drone attack shuts crucial unit at Russia's Novo-Ufimsk oil refinery 4/3
