September 13, 2022

BASF and ARCUS sign agreement on the production and procurement of pyrolysis oil from mixed plastic waste

The two companies want to contribute their respective know-how to the value chain in order to return plastic waste that is not recycled mechanically in the sense of a circular economy and reduce CO₂ emissions. Read More

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Energy leaders invest $60 million to transform America's Heartland into hub for energy technology startups

Spearheaded by EIC, the first-of-its-kind initiative aims to attract energy technology startups to the region with access to resources including free office space and custom startup support services. Read More

U.S. LNG export capacity to grow as 3 additional projects begin construction

U.S. LNG exports averaged 11.1 billion cubic feet per day during the first half of 2022. The seventh, and most recent, U.S. LNG export project — Calcasieu Pass LNG — placed all of its liquefaction trains in service by August, ahead of schedule. Read More

Tesla considering lithium refinery in Texas, seeks tax relief

The potential battery-grade lithium hydroxide refining facility, which Tesla touted as the first of its kind in North America, will process "raw ore material into a usable state for battery production", the company said in an application filed with the Texas Comptroller's Office. Read More

Changes coming: Environmental standards for gasoline storage, transport

In July 2021, ILTA’s board of directors adopted the organization’s first environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. One of these principles affirms industry’s commitment to continually reviewing new technologies and procedures that might improve emissions monitoring and yield emissions reductions. Read More

Shell’s Levin: Community remains a priority

In his current role as general manager at Shell Deer Park Chemicals plant, Nathan Levin is responsible for leading the site to long-term commercial success in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner. Read More

Insulation Intel^® Webinar: From specification to installation: unexpected benefits of v-grooved mineral wool pipe insulation

Hear Jack Bittner with Johns Manville and David Patrick with Apache Industrial Services discuss the innovative advantages of JM’s fabricated, v-grooved alternative to mandrel wound mineral wool pipe insulation, and how you can cut costs without sacrificing performance. Register

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