Russia Formally Joins Paris Climate Agreement

Four years after the 2015 Paris Agreement was signed, Russia has officially announced its participation in the climate accord.

Clarke Valve Obtains Canadian Registration Numbers

Clarke Valve has announced that it has secured two Provincial approvals on its expected path to a countrywide Canadian Registration Number (CRN).The Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) issued the first approval for Clarke Valve to sell its proprietary Shutter Valve product line in Canada.

Chevron Sets New GHG Reduction Goals

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has established new goals to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity from upstream oil and natural gas.

Climate Week 2019: Big Commitments & Collaborations

During 2019’s Climate Week (September 23-27), companies, foundations and others announced a multitude of new commitments, partnerships, research and technologies to help mediate the effects of climate change and promote global action.

DNV GL Publishes Energy Transition Outlook 2019

DNV GL recently published the 2019 Energy Transition Outlook on the future of the energy sector through 2050, focusing on 10 important regions and the impact on 3 industry sectors: oil and gas, power supply and use, and maritime industries.

Tracking Methane in the Permian As Oil Booms

New Mexico is looking at satellites and artificial intelligence to track methane emissions as soaring oil and natural gas production from the Permian Basin have brought concern in the community regarding climate change action.The state will use a model developed by Descartes Labs to map and quantify how much of greenhouse gas is being released.

EPA Seeks Comment on National Water Reuse Action Plan

At the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium in San Diego, California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a draft National Water Reuse Action Plan that identifies priority actions and the leadership and collaboration that is needed between governmental and nongovernmental organizations to implement these actions.

Methane Rules for O&G in Canada Start Jan 2020

In January 2020, new federal rules on methane measurement will be enforced in the Canadian oil and gas sector. The rules will require every oil and gas company in Canada to have a system in place in order to meet the goals of the 2016 agreement with the United States and Mexico on controlling methane emissions.Methane is a damaging greenhouse gas that has up to 30 times more potential to trap heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, and leaks can occur at every stage in oil and gas production, whether from flares, pipelines, equipment tanks and/or processors.The production of natural gas consists primarily of methane, and is particularly susceptible to leaks.

Emerson Supports Opening of CPET

Emerson, a leading manufacturer of products for industrial industries, has helped design, equip and provide training tools for San Jacinto College’s new Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology (CPET).

Kuehne + Nagel Offers CO2 Neutral Transport in 2020

Kuehne + Nagel has made its first step toward a carbon neutral future. The company has committed to making all less-than-container-load (LCL) shipments CO2 neutral as of 2020.The decision was made to proactively address the CO2 footprint of the transportation services performed by its suppliers, including airlines, shipping lines and haulage companies.