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.

Shell Outlines First Short-Term Carbon Emission

Royal Dutch Shell has set its first-ever short-term goals to cut the carbon footprint of its operations and product sales as the oil and gas industry is under intense investor and shareholder pressure to address to climate change.

Siemens supplies lithium-ion battery for offshore drill

The long-term sustainability of the offshore oil and gas sector is predicated on reducing costs and minimizing projects’ environmental impacts.

BP to expand emissions disclosure on oil investment

BP has agreed to broaden its disclosure on greenhouse gas emissions to demonstrate how the company’s future investments in oil and gas will align with the United Nations supported climate goals.

Equinor reduces CO2 emissions from the supply chain

The Norwegian energy giant Equinor has announced it has successfully reduced CO2 emissions from its logistical operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) by 600,000 tonnes since 2011.

Valve technology company multi-million investment

Aberdeen-based energy investment specialists Simmons Energy; A Division of Piper Jaffrayâ„  has been appointed by Oxford Flow to raise strategic capital for its ambitious growth objectives across the oil and gas sector.

Efficiently track flange inspection, shutdown & repairs

Brady Corporation has developed a new, highly visible and reliable Flange tag with tearable components to easily track various stages of shutdowns, flange inspections, leak testing, and repairs.

Shell first to link executive pay and carbon emissions

Royal Dutch Shell is giving its executives a powerful new reason to care about the environment. The energy firm said that it will establish short-term carbon emissions targets starting in 2020 after increasing pressure from investors.

Clock Spring Introduces Zero-Emissions Gasket

Clock Spring Company, Inc. (Clock Spring), a leading manufacturer of highly innovative and engineered products for the repair and rehabilitation of pipe-based critical infrastructure, has expanding its product line with the introduction of the patented Full Metal Gasketâ„¢, delivering a permanent, zero-emissions, non-leaking seal.

Addressing Certified Low Leak Valve Sealing Technology

Many plants are faced with increasing scrutiny on fugitive emissions, particularly from valves.