Emissions

Qnergy Tackles Methane Venting Emissions

Pneumatic controllers, powered by natural gas, account for a large part of the oil and gas industry’s methane emissions. Compressed air can change that, experts say.

March 13, 2024

MethaneSAT: EDF’s Eye in the Sky Targets E&P Emissions

The Environmental Defense Fund and Harvard University recently launched MethaneSAT, a satellite tracking methane emissions. The project’s primary target: oil and gas operators.

March 7, 2024

SEC Adopts Climate Disclosure Rules in 3-2 Vote

The regulation requires companies to disclose Scope 1 and 2 emissions, weather-related risks and other climate-related data that could have a material business impact.

March 6, 2024

Exclusive: Rebellion Energy Orphan Well Method Pinpoints the Particulars in Plugging

Rebellion Energy Solutions CEO Staci Taruscio dives into the company's methods when plugging for permanence in this Hart Energy LIVE Exclusive with Editorial Director Jordan Blum. 

March 1, 2024

CAPP Forecasts $40.6B in Canadian Upstream Capex in 2024

The number is slightly over the estimated 2023 capex spend; CAPP cites uncertain emissions policy as a factor in investment decisions.

February 27, 2024

NAPE: CCUS is a Risky Venture Hinging on Tech, Regulation, Reservoirs

Transdisciplinary collaboration and reservoir understanding are key to mitigating CCUS risks.

February 14, 2024

Well Done Foundation Wins California Orphan Well Project

Nonprofit Well Done Foundation will plug orphan wells in Santa Barbara County, California, starting in Orcutt and Santa Maria.

February 12, 2024

Air Liquide to Add CO2 Recycling at Plant in Germany

In a supply agreement, Air Liquide and Dow plan to add a new CO2 recycling solution to two air separation units and one partial oxidation plant.

February 8, 2024

SAF End-users, Producers Talk Challenges, Solutions

The lower lifecycle emissions of sustainable aviation fuel are seen as a key lever for airlines to reduce carbon emissions, but cost is a challenge.

February 7, 2024

Column: There’s Methane to Our Madness

The EPA’s methane rule will likely face resistance—but it shouldn’t.

January 30, 2024