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    Reducing emissions continues to be a key driver as plants comply with federal, state and local government regulations designed to combat air pollution. To curb greenhouse gas emissions, many plants utilize a variety of tools, sensors, filtration devices and reduction equipment and more to meet or exceed compliance and environmental protection goals.

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    Emissions monitoring is becoming more critical at chemical plants

    SICK AG's David Inward on Chemical Industry Emissions Monitoring

    Global governments, including the United States and European Union, have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. To achieve that target, countries are imposing regulations...
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    Novel Material Converts CO2 Into Green Fuels

    Seán Ottewell
    The carbon capture and conversion process uses a switchable dual-function material consisting of nanoparticles to perform reactions.
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    Satellites and Robot Dogs Tackle Fugitive Emissions

    Seán Ottewell
    Technologies aim to improve emissions detection, reduce risks to workers and enhance environmental monitoring in the chemical industry.
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    Calling Out Scope 3 Hang-Ups

    Traci Purdum
    Confusion comes as companies implement different strategies. After reading this month’s cover story, “Untangling Emissions," Scope 3 certification now reminds me of the telephone...

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    Will Carbon Dioxide To Propane Conversion Close Carbon Cycle?

    Aug. 18, 2023
    Researchers unveiled a system that can transform carbon-dioxide emissions into cleaner, more energy-dense propane
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    Perstorp Applies To EU Innovation Fund For Project Air

    March 7, 2022
    Perstorp and Project Air renew EU application for major green chemistry investment.
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    Mobile Air Quality Vans Track Pollution In U.K.

    March 22, 2021
    Two “supersite observatories” – fixed in an electric van and a trailer –will dovetail with existing fixed air quality supersites in Birmingham, London and Manchester.
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    Singapore Researchers Develop Technology That Identifies Airborne Hazards Instantly

    Nov. 3, 2019
    Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore develop a device that can identify a wide range of gases and airborne chemicals instantly.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Powder eHandbook: Preclude Powder Problems

    Nov. 11, 2014
    Process design and process safety are critical considerations in chemical production and processing. With design and safety paramount at the outset of any new development or equipment...
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    Drying Compressed Air in Hazardous Atmospheres

    Parker Hannifin
    Feb. 24, 2012
    Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous...

    Nutrien Lima Receives Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Environmental Award

    May 15, 2023
    Company anticipates nitrogen oxide reductions of 285,000 tons per year CO2 equivalent.

    EPA Fines Three Natural Gas Processors $9.25 million

    April 25, 2023
    Companies ordered to implement new technologies that address VOCs and other harmful emissions.

    ABB to Provide Electrical Integration, Process Control for Danish Green Ammonia Project

    April 24, 2023
    Plant is scheduled to be operational by 2024

    Valero to Pay $1.2 Million to Settle Clean Air Act Violation

    April 7, 2023
    After significant chemical incidents at the Benicia Refinery in 2017 and 2019, a 2019 EPA inspection at the facility identified several areas of noncompliance.