The Stage Is Set For The Hydrogen Economy To Shine, But Can It Handle...

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) approach toward clean hydrogen has transitioned from an ill-defined idea to an officially stated policy. The DOE now has several initiatives designed to bring together stakeholders to help drive...

The Rise Of Renewables

In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced that it expects increased US power generation from new renewables capacity — mostly wind and solar — will reduce generation from...

Baker Hughes Technology For Offshore Malaysia Carbon Capture Project

Baker Hughes has been awarded a contract by Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering (MMHE) to supply carbon dioxide (CO2) compression equipment to Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd.’s Kasawari offshore carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project...

A Marriage Of Technology

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has become a popular method for reducing carbon emissions. In simple terms, the three-step process involves capturing the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced in power generation, oil and gas processing,...

Qatar Opens Doors To Record LNG, Petrochemical Investment

On January 8, 2023, QatarEnergy made a final investment decision (FID) with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (CPChem) to build a US$6 billion integrated olefins and polyethylene facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. Known as...

The Hydrogen Economy’s Tipping Point Has Arrived

Canada has grown to become the fourth-largest oil producer and exporter in the world, reaching all-time high production of 5.558 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2021. In addition to its oil industry, Canada...

Germany’s Natural Gas Plan Reaches Level 2, On Brink Of Emergency

The Group of Seven (G-7) nations (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Italy, France, and Germany) are bracing for a complete shutdown of Russian natural gas supply to the European Union (EU). In late...

Cummins Celebrates 30 Years In Argentina, Wins State Honor for Environmental Excellence

Cummins Inc.’s (Cummins’) Columbus Mid-Range Engine Plant received a 2022 Indiana governor’s environmental excellence award. The plant successfully reduced volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by eliminating its painting operation after a two-year study showed...

WM Invests US$825 Million Toward 100% RNG-Fueled Natural Gas Fleet

WM, formerly known as Waste Management, made the long-anticipated announcement that the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry has been waiting for. WM is investing US$825 million between 2022 and 2025 to expand its RNG...

Wood-Based Wind Turbine Towers And Blades Gain Traction

In 2021, wind energy accounted for 6.7% of global electricity generation, which was double the share of solar energy. Wind energy is an even bigger deal in the United States and Europe, contributing 9.2%...