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NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade or the Company) announced the formation of NEXT Carbon Solutions, LLC (NEXT Carbon Solutions), a wholly owned subsidiary of NextDecade that is expected to:Develop one of the largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in North America at NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project;Advance proprietary processes to lower the cost of utilizing CCS technology;Help other energy companies to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production, transportation, and use of natural gas; andGenerate high-quality, verifiable carbon offsets to support companies in their efforts to achieve net-zero emissions.NEXT Carbon Solutions’ CCS project is expected to reduce permitted CO2 emissions at Rio Grande LNG by more than 90% without major design changes to the Rio Grande LNG project.

Norway’s Pipeotech extends its industry-first 10-year gas-tight warranty for its ground-breaking DeltaV-Seal™ gasket all the way down to applications running at -196°C, based on stellar results of cryogenic leakage tests at a pre-eminent European research lab.Pipeotech launched its metal-to-metal DeltaV-Seal in 2015.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. announced that it has formed a new Energy Transition Ventures group within Kinder Morgan to identify, analyze and pursue commercial opportunities emerging from the low-carbon energy transition.

The following commentary by Brent Jacobs, P.Eng. is a statement on behalf of the International CCS Knowledge Centre. It takes courage to be first.

Dynamic seals for high-speed centrifugal compressors have been evolving/migrating from oil-based seals to aerodynamic gas bearing type seals over the last 50 years.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) released a robust policy framework of industry and government actions to address the risks of climate change while meeting the world’s long-term energy needs.

The Fugitive Emissions Journal is published quarterly (March, June, September & December) with a focus important and recurring topics within the fugitive emissions community including: Leak Detection & Repair (LDAR), Benzene Waste Operations (BWON), Flaring, Venting, Emission Control Technologies, Instrumentation and Air Quality & Permitting.

As a Senior Integrity and Corrosion Engineer, Leonardo Araya has handled a wide variety of issues surrounding pipelines, valves and tanks.

For over a decade, Valve World Americas Expo & Conference has continued to grow, establishing itself as the largest valve event and flow control educator in North America.

Teams from Princeton University and the U.S. Naval Research Lab have developed a new sensor that detects methane in low concentrations.