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Enbridge invests in Annova LNG terminal
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge has acquired a 10.5% stake in the Annova liquefied natural gas project that developer Exelon wants to build at the Port of Brownsville in Texas. The 6.6-million-ton-per-year project is still awaiting approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Renewable energy sources hold promise for eco-friendly chemical production
Scientists have long used petroleum to create a range of versatile materials and to power the manufacturing process. Electrosynthesis is one process being studied for chemical production that doesn't require oil.
MIT researchers develop emission-free cement
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a cement solution they say can reduce or eliminate carbon emissions. "It's an important first step, but not yet a fully developed solution," said Yet-Ming Chiang, a professor of materials science and engineering at MIT.
Indonesian researchers working on catalyst to boost palm oil biofuel
Indonesian researchers are working on a new chemical catalyst that accelerates the chemical conversion of palm oil into biofuels. The Bandung Institute of Technology is working with the Pertamina Research and Technology Center, connected to the state-owned oil and gas company, in the hope of ramping up biofuel production.
Saudi Aramco oil production back to preattack level
Crude oil production by Saudi Aramco is a "little bit" higher than it was before an air attack on infrastructure, CEO Ibrahim Al-Buainain says. The company has also restored some spare capacity.
FERC issues drafts supplemental EIS for Magnolia LNG expansion
LNG Limited's plan to expand the capacity of its proposed Magnolia LNG export terminal in Louisiana to 9.7 million tons per year will not contribute to air or noise pollution, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said in a draft environmental impact statement. The Australian developer intends to make a final investment decision on the full $4.4 billion LNG project by the end of the year.
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