Hydrocarbon Demand Continues Despite Rise of EVs
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
"We have a rapid scenario that sees at least a 70% emission reduction in line with a Paris Accord scenario,” BP chief U.S. economist Michael Cohen said. "That rapid scenario sees oil demand plateauing in the 2020s”.
Flowserve Valves Selected for Waste-to-Product Chemical Recycling Plant in Austria
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The plant will employ their patented ReOil technology to convert plastic waste into synthetic feedstock, which can then be used to produce base chemicals and plastics for all types of applications.
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Phillips 66 Makes Final Investment Decision to Convert CA Refinery to a Renewable Fuels Facility
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Production of these fuels is projected to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by approximately 65% — the equivalent of taking 1.4 million cars off California roads each year.
CASE STUDY: Water Utilities Can Better Manage Flow Fluctuations with Single Rolling Diaphragm Valves
Without proper pressure management, high-pressure incidents can occur when pumps are turning on or off or when a valve suddenly closes, sending water hammer back through a piping system. Having the right valves to manage large fluctuations in water flow is one way that utilities can balance erratic flows and stay ahead of evolving community demands.
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Standard Power to Build Massive Blockchain Data Center at Pennsylvania Nuclear Power Station
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Energy Harbor Corporation and Standard Power have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a “large-scale carbon-free data infrastructure operation” adjacent to Energy Harbor's Beaver Valley nuclear facility in Shippingport, PA.
ACC Urges EPA To Fix “Misguided” TSCA Implementation
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is urgently calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reverse “misguided policy changes” and get Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation back on track, according to the organization.
Documents Show Superior Oil Refinery Knew About Valve Issues Years Prior to 2018 Explosion
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The refinery was aware of erosion on that valve during past turnarounds for at least a decade, according to a 2018 report from OSHA’s Health Response Team.
Kansas County Wins $281M WIFIA Loan for $400M Wastewater Plant Modernization
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan will help fund upgrades at the 1940s-era facility, a significant portion of which is nearing the end of its useful life.
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U.S. DOE Commits $2.25B to Carbon Capture and Storage
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Advances in storing carbon underground on a virtually permanent basis without leaks can give companies confidence to move ahead with capturing the gas.
Baker Hughes Launches New Subsea Wellhead Technology
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Optimized technology lowers the cost of well construction and intervention by reducing rig trips — saving substantial operational rig costs.
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