Near zero flaring with HIPPS

The aim to achieve zero routine flaring by 2030 is initiated with the Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership (GGFRP) of the Worldbank, supported by the UN’s Climate Initiatives Platform.

2021 Methane Tracker & Regulatory Roadmap

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released the 2021 Methane Tracker and Regulatory Roadmap. It provides country-by-country data on emissions & guidance on how to reduce them, which represents a critical step for clean energy transitions.The IEA Methane Tracker provides emissions profiles and information about abatement options while the Policies Database provides examples of methane regulations and policies.

New generation of gas leak detection instrumentation

Gas detection and analysis instrumentation manufacturer QED Environmental Systems Ltd has launched the next generation of the Huberg METREX gas detection instrument.The new METREX is ATEX rated and designed for pre-localization, localization and classification of leaks in natural gas distribution networks.

Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas 2020 Hybrid Event

Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas 2020 Hybrid Event a Great Success!The Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas 2020 was held on December 9th and 10th at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria in Houston, Texas.

QAInsight Software for Quality Assurance Testing

ESC Spectrum has announced the release of QAInsight, a subscription-based software that helps utilities and other industrial

Imperial Oil vows to disclose Scope 3 emissions

Canada’s Imperial Oil says it will update its carbon pollution disclosure “in the coming months,” after parent company Exxon Mobil released a report on its emissions from the use of its own products for the first time.Exxon leaned into investor pressure and released information last week showing the carbon pollution that is generated when its products are used, such as when the gasoline sold at company-affiliated gas stations, is combusted inside vehicle engines.This measurement of pollution, known by its technical term “Scope 3." Exxon’s Scope 3 emissions, the company admitted in its 2021 Energy and Carbon Summary, were equivalent to 730 megatons (Mt) of carbon dioxide in 2019.

ExxonMobil reveals full scope of fuel emissions

ExxonMobil disclosed emissions data on customers’ use of its fuels and other products for the first time after receiving pressure from investors.The oil giant's Scope 3 emissions from petroleum-product sales were equivalent to 730 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2019, according to the company’s Energy and Carbon Summary released last week.

Valtorc Launches New Fugitive Emission Ball Valves

Global manufacturing company Valtorc International has recently introduced into the marketplace it's high performance, all stainless steel flanged ends ANSI class 150# Zero Fugitive Emissions Ball Valves.

US EPA NAAQS Update

On December 23, 2020, the US EPA announced the agency’s final decision to retain the existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone set by the Obama-Biden Administration without changes.

Teledyne to Acquire FLIR Systems

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and FLIR Systems, Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR for approximately USD $8.0 billion.By joining forces with Teledyne, FLIR will create a stronger platform for growth and innovation and be even better positioned to meet the evolving needs of customers, drive stockholder value and create new opportunities for employees.