.June 25, 2024

Typical residential electricity bills could be slightly higher this summer

This summer — June through August — the EIA expects that residential customers’ monthly electricity bills will average $173 in the United States, slightly higher than last summer’s average of $168. Read More

Avoid startup failure by implementing an oil flush

Facilities’ quality control programs are often trusting the manufacturer’s description of “verified clean.” However, debris, shavings and other macro and micro contaminants are usually still present. Read More

Heirloom to build two direct air capture facilities in Louisiana

Direct Air Capture provider Heirloom announced an unprecedented investment in Louisiana that will bring two DAC facilities, with a combined ability to remove nearly 320,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, to the northwestern part of the state. Read More

Exxon-Hess arbitration panel incomplete, Hess sale to Chevron stalled

The third and final arbitrator has not been appointed, according to people familiar with the matter. A delay could mean no decision this year as Hess has forecast. Read more

bp to acquire full ownership of biofuels JV for $1.4B

bp has agreed to acquire Bunge’s 50% holding interest in its bp Bunge Bioenergia S.A. joint venture, one of Brazil’s leading biofuels-producing companies. Read More

INEOS announces groundbreaking on the INEOS Hickerson solar project

This significant milestone follows the recently signed renewable power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy Resources, the world's largest generator of renewable energy from wind and sun, and a leader in battery energy storage. Read More

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