Technology/R&D
Canada Initiates Financing for Carbon Capture Advancements
Canada will finance investment tax credits for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and for net-zero energy technologies, following through on previously announced subsidies meant to attract more green investment, its Fall Economic Statement (FES) said on Tuesday.
EACOP Unveils 897-Mile Heated Oil Pipeline with Advanced Environmental Safety Technology
Due to pump its first crude oil in 2025, the EACOP integrates a sophisticated fiber-optic network for continuous online connectivity, ensuring real-time monitoring via satellite along its entire length.
Indonesia's Pertamina, Chevron Agree to Share Data to Develop Carbon Storage Facility
Indonesian state oil company Pertamina signed agreements with U.S. oil company Chevron to share data aimed at developing a carbon capture facility in East Kalimantan, Pertamina said in a statement on Tuesday.
BKV, EnLink Start First Carbon Capture Project in Texas
Energy firms BKV and Enlink Midstream said on Monday the first injection of carbon dioxide at a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in Texas was completed ahead of schedule.
Climate Tech Company Heirloom Opens US Commercial Carbon Capture Plant
California climate technology company Heirloom on Thursday unveiled what it says is the first U.S. commercial direct air capture (DAC) plant to suck planet-warming carbon dioxide from the air, a milestone in the effort to scale up nascent carbon removal technologies and hit global climate goals.
Glenfarne Energy Transition’s Texas LNG Selects Baker Hughes Gas Technology
(P&GJ) — Texas LNG and Glenfarne Energy Transition chose Baker Hughes to supply gas compression technology, including electric motor drives, for their four MTPA LNG export terminal in the Port of Brownsville, Texas.
BlackRock to Invest $550 Million in Occidental's Carbon Capture Project
BlackRock Inc, the world's biggest money manager, will invest $550 million in Occidental Petroleum Corp.’s direct air capture (DAC) plant in West Texas, the two companies announced on Tuesday.
Increasing Gas Pipeline Capacity Using Nanocomposites
(P&GJ) — Even as the world needs energy desperately — particularly natural gas — takeaway capacity has been proved insufficient in several natural gas fields in the United States.
Empowering the Oil and Gas Midstream Industry
Unlocking the Power Behind the Oil & Gas Midstream: Discover how Aggreko's innovative solutions are driving efficiency, sustainability, and reliability in this critical industry. Dive into the world of temporary power, advanced control systems, and rapid response capabilities. Join us on this journey to see how Aggreko is shaping the future of the midstream sector.
What's New November 2023
Esco, Juniper, Dinkle, Fecon, Sensirion, and more!
FEED Awarded for QatarEnergy LNG’s CO2 Sequestration Project
Worley will develop the FEED and EPC scope of work for QatarEnergy LNG’s CO2 sequestration facility, in Ras Laffan, Qatar, capable of capturing 4.3 mtpa of CO2.
Massive Gas Power System Brings a New Cryogenic Gas Plant Online
When these extremely large-scale cryogenics plant asked for our help processing huge gas streams and getting them onto the power grid, we realized this would be our biggest power project yet in North America.
U.S. Picks 31 Regional Hubs to Spur Tech Innovation
The Biden administration on Monday named 31 U.S. regional technology hubs from 370 applicants, making the areas eligible for $500 million in federal funding to help spur innovation across various sectors.
Embracing Sustainability Across Pipelines Requires Digital Transformation
(P&GJ) — The environment in which pipelines must operate is changing rapidly and dramatically, as constant shifts in the global marketplace have underscored a need for increasing flexibility.
Significance of API 1164 in Safeguarding Pipelines
(P&GJ) — Digital connectivity comes at a steep cost: security. Hardly a news cycle goes by without word of a cyberattack compromising sensitive data. Yet, the proverbial genie is already out of the bottle.
Maintaining a Focus on Physical Security in a Cyber-focused World
(P&GJ) — In today’s technology-driven world, where cyber-threats dominate headlines and organizations invest significant resources in safeguarding their OT and IT infrastructure from digital threat vectors, the importance of facility physical security can sometimes be overlooked. However, it remains an essential component of enterprise risk mitigation.
Guest Perspective: Next Generation of Cybersecurity
As the next wave of economic growth and development steadily emerges, more and more industries are transforming their operations into cyber-physical ecosystems – replete with emerging technologies such as IoT, edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, data-driven automation and analytics.
TCP Solutions Being Installed at PRIO’s Frade Field
Strohm was awarded a contract with independent E&P operator PRIO, formerly known as PetroRio, to provide its composite pipe solutions to support operations at its Frade field.
Ozona Secures 6,000 Acres for Major CO2 Sequestration Expansion in Permian Basin
(P&GJ) — Ozona CCS LLC has reached a definitive agreement with a private landowner to lease 5,722.79 contiguous acres of pore space in Loving County, Texas, for the purpose of drilling multiple commercial carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration wells in the Permian Basin.
What's New October 2023
Denios, Merichem, Sensirion, Endress+Hauser, Vermeer and more!
HVO: Fuel for the Future
The advancement of the energy transition is leading to a growing imperative to reduce carbon emissions in challenging-to-transform sectors. Various industries are adopting alternative fuels and embracing increased electrification to promote sustainable practices within the construction and extraction sectors. In this regard, hydrated vegetable oil (HVO) represents a pioneering alternative fuel source.
What's New September 2023
Decom, Endress+Hauser, Trelleborg, Esco Tool, Sensirion, and more!
LNG Custody Transfer System Provides Transparency
(P&GJ) — With the skyrocketing cost of fuel, the value of any mistakes made while loading and unloading liquid natural gas (LNG) carriers is increasing. This makes it even more important for plant and instrumentation managers to have access to the most accurate measurement tools.
Non-Contact, Drone-Based Technology for Movement Assessment
(P&GJ) — Based on its R&D experience, Skipper NDT decided in 2019 to address pipeline geolocation and strain assessment using UAS. This effort has provided a 2.2-kg and a 160-cm wide embedded system that can be easily mounted on any UAS.
Residual Stress in Predicted Failure Pressure Calculation—Part 2
(P&GJ) — An objective was to determine residual stress values corresponding to target probabilities, such as the 90th percentile. Every reference reviewed reported maximum stress levels, but only one-third of the references presented other residual stresses as they vary with position in the pipe.
Japan's Inpex, Partners Study Ammonia Production and Export Project in US
Inpex , Japan's top oil and gas producer, and its partners have agreed to study developing a low-carbon ammonia production and export project on the Houston Ship Channel in the United States, Inpex said on Tuesday.
ADNOC Gas Awards $600 Million Carbon Capture Contract to Petrofac
U.K. oil services firm Petrofac said on Tuesday it got a more than $600 million contract from ADNOC Gas for the Habshan carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, as the Abu Dhabi-based company steps up its decarbonization plan.
Venture Global Expands Partnership with Baker Hughes for Modular LNG System
(P&GJ) — Venture Global LNG has extended its partnership with Baker Hughes to develop a modularized LNG system and power island. This expansion comes as part of a master equipment supply agreement, recently expanded to over 100 million tons per annum (MTPA) from the initial 70 MTPA.
Analysis: US Carbon Capture Pipeline Setbacks Reflect Challenges in Climate Fight
A series of permit rejections for two high-profile carbon pipeline projects in the U.S. Midwest could bode poorly for carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a widespread solution to climate change, reflecting deep-seated public concern about its risks and environmental impacts.
Challenges of Converting Pipelines to Hydrogen Service
(P&GJ) — ASME B31.8, ASME B31.4, and CSA Z662 have well-deserved international reputations as best-in-class, evidenced by their frequent reference by documents within other jurisdictions. However, the standards don't contain explicit requirements to address the design, construction and operational challenges presented by transporting gaseous hydrogen at transmission pressures.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
- Williams Delays Louisiana Pipeline Project Amid Dispute with Competitor Energy Transfer
- Evacuation Technologies to Reduce Methane Releases During Pigging
- Editor’s Notebook: Nord Stream’s $20 Billion Question
- Enbridge Receives Approval to Begin Service on Louisiana Venice Gas Pipeline Project
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Russian LNG Unfazed By U.S. Sanctions
