BP Commits $100 Million to Emission Reduction Projects

BP announced that it has created a $100 million fund for projects that will deliver new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in its upstream oil and gas operations.

Saint-Gobain provides Valve Sealing Materials in Mexico

Saint-Gobain Seals has been selected by a major U.S. oil and gas corporation to qualify its Fluoroloy® sealing solutions and polymer materials to enhance oil recovery for an ultra-high pressure field in the Gulf of Mexico, contributing chemical compatibility tests with requirements for 20,000 psi pressure (20K) valve qualification.

Ontario’s Proposal to Reduce GHG Emissions

The Ontario government announced the next stage in its commitment to protect the environment and fight climate change without imposing a carbon tax.

Carbon handprint guidelines to showcase low emissions

VTT and LUT University in association with Finnish companies have developed a method for evaluating and communicating on the carbon handprint of products.

Spliethoff’s to clean exhaust gas for 42 vessels

Dutch ship management company Spliethoff’s Bevrachtingskantoor is set to receive a €110m loan to retrofit 42 vessels of its fleet with exhaust gas cleaning and ballast water management systems.

SMS Group to Modernize Gas Cleaning Systems

SMS group in cooperation with AERIX Co., Ltd., South Korea, has been commissioned to modernize the gas cleaning systems of the three BOF (Blast Oxygen Furnace) converters at the integrated steel mill of POSCO in Gwangyang, South Korea.

Low Carbon Economy Challenge Launched in Canada

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges and economic opportunities, which is why the Government of Canada has committed to championing projects that will reduce emissions and drive job creation.

EOG Resources Commits To Methane Emission Reduction

EOG Resources has committed to reduce its methane emission footprint, joining a growing group of energy companies yielding to shareholder pressure for more environmentally responsible operations, Axios reports, citing a notice from shareholder Trillium Asset Management.

Oil major Eni sets out ‘net zero’ carbon emission plan

Italian oil and gas major Eni has set out its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, noting an additional €3bn of investment towards forestry offsets, renewables, circular economy initiatives, energy efficiency, and flaring down projects.

New year, new style: Fugitive Emissions Journal in 2019

We are pleased to announce the Fugitive Emissions Journal has transitioned to an A4, standard magazine-style format in 2019! The journal is published quarterly (March, June, September & December) with a focus on four important and recurring topics within the fugitive emissions community: Leak Detection & Repair (LDAR), Benzene Waste Operations (BWON), Flares & Instrumentation and Air Permitting.