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Carbon Capture Emerges as Top Priority for Exxon, Others

Industrial Info is tracking more than $34 billion worth of active CCS projects across the United States, nearly half of which is attributed to projects in Texas and Louisiana.

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May 31, 2022

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ITT Releases the i-ALERT3 Sensor to Expand Machine Health Protection

The sensor is designed to monitor and log the vibration and temperature of any rotating machine more quickly, accurately and cost-efficiently.

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May 25, 2022

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CASE STUDY: McCannalok Valves Improve Safety and Productivity in Sugar Mill Evaporator

KEY RESULTS Significantly improved safety — protecting the lives of operation and maintenance personnel.

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May 24, 2022

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Emerson’s New Emergency Shutdown Discrete Valve Controller Improves Safety, Uptime in Hazardous Applications

TopWorx DX Partial Stroke Test with HART 7 provides detailed valve assembly data and diagnostics, enabling predictive maintenance and reliable operation.

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May 23, 2022

Hydrocarbon Demand Continues Despite Rise of EVs
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Hydrocarbon Demand Continues Despite Rise of EVs

"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”.

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May 20, 2022

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Flowserve Valves Selected for Waste-to-Product Chemical Recycling Plant in Austria

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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May 18, 2022

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Phillips 66 Makes Final Investment Decision to Convert CA Refinery to a Renewable Fuels Facility

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.

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May 17, 2022

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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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May 17, 2022

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Five Reasons Why the Right Strategy Leads to the Success of Digital Transformation Implementation

The past few years have proven that digital transformation (DT) is more than just a trend. It is becoming one of the frontrunners for ensuring business continuity through modernizing times. However, despite being an essential component for adaptability in a competitive industry, not all companies would consider their DT implementation a success.

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May 17, 2022

ACC Urges EPA To Fix “Misguided” TSCA Implementation
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ACC Urges EPA To Fix “Misguided” TSCA Implementation

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.

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May 16, 2022

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Standard Power to Build Massive Blockchain Data Center at Pennsylvania Nuclear Power Station

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.

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May 16, 2022

Documents Show Superior Oil Refinery Knew About Valve Issues Years Prior to 2018 Explosion
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Documents Show Superior Oil Refinery Knew About Valve Issues Years Prior to 2018 Explosion

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.

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May 12, 2022

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