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ExxonMobil Planning Hydrogen Production, Carbon Capture and Storage

ExxonMobil Planning Hydrogen Production, Carbon Capture and Storage

“By helping to activate new markets for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, this project can play an important part in achieving America’s lower-emissions aspirations,” said Joe Blommaert, president of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.

General Manufacturing

March 3, 2022

IEA Nations to Release 60 Million Barrels of Oil from Strategic Reserves

Member countries are sending a strong message to oil markets that supplies won’t fall short in the midst of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

General

March 2, 2022

$35 Million for U.S. Mine to Counter China’s Lithium and Rare Earths Dominance

Las Vegas-based MP Materials runs the Mountain Pass mine and processing facility that is the only one of its kind in North America.

General Supply Chain

March 2, 2022

Chevron, Iwatani Agree to Build 30 Hydrogen Fueling Stations in California

Chevron plans to fund construction of the sites, which are expected to be located at Chevron-branded retail locations across the state

General

March 1, 2022

U.S. Ports Get $450 Million from Infrastructure Bill

The funds are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce supply chain congestion and lower prices for American consumers, according to the AP.

Manufacturing

February 28, 2022

Emerson Technologies Selected for Geothermal Clean Energy Production

Geological modeling software will help HITA increase safety and reliability of sustainable geothermal energy sources

General Sustainability VMAnews

February 28, 2022

MRC Global Awarded Equipment Supply Contracts for Sunrise Wind Project

The Sunrise Wind project will be the largest offshore wind farm by power generation capacity in the state of New York.

General Manufacturing Supply Chain VMAnews

February 25, 2022

Emerson Opens 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program

The automation leader is now accepting applications for merit-based awards recognizing U.S. college students for excellence in study, service and innovation

Automation Education General VMAnews

February 25, 2022

IBM Reports Manufacturing as a Top Target for Ransomware Attacks

For the first time in five years, manufacturing outpaced finance and insurance in the number of cyberattacks levied against these industries, extending global supply chain woes.

Manufacturing

February 25, 2022

ExxonMobil to Expand Carbon Capture and Storage in Wyoming

ExxonMobil has made a final investment decision to expand carbon capture and storage at its LaBarge, WY facility, which has captured more CO2 than any other facility in the world to date.

General

February 25, 2022

Majority of Women in Manufacturing Recommend a Career in the Industry

Based on responses from 663 industry professionals, the second-annual report unveils key insights into representation across industry; shares state- and sector-specific data, and highlights strategies for closing the gender gap in an effort to further diversify the manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing

February 25, 2022

U.S. Energy Prices in Flux with Russia-Ukraine Crisis

The administration has been working to secure alternate sources of natural gas for Europe should Russia shut off exports, as well as pursue measures to keep U.S. gas prices in check.

General

February 23, 2022

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