Methane emissions

Swinerton Takes Strides to Foster Sustainable Energy Future with Nationwide Focus on Renewable Natural Gas Projects

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinerton Energy, Inc. (Swinerton Energy), a subsidiary of Swinerton Incorporated, is taking decisive steps in its commitment to combat greenhouse gas emissions through its expanding nationwide portfolio of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects and services. The firm's innovative approach blends design-build proficiency, self-perform delivery capabilities, and Public-Private Partnerships to revolutionize the growing renewable natural gas market.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinerton Energy, Inc. ( Swinerton Energy ), a subsidiary of Swinerton Incorporated, is taking decisive steps in its commitment to combat greenhouse gas emissions through its expanding nationwide portfolio of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects and services.
  • The firm's innovative approach blends design-build proficiency, self-perform delivery capabilities, and Public-Private Partnerships to revolutionize the growing renewable natural gas market.
  • "With Swinerton Energy, we aren't simply constructing or retrofitting facilities," says Aaron Townsend, Swinerton Energy President.
  • "For nearly 20 years, Swinerton has been committed to advancing a sustainable future from renewable energy solar fields to mass timber construction.

Zefiro Methane Corp. Co-Hosting Exclusive Oil & Gas Industry Webinar

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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BRADFORD, Pa., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”) today announced that it will be co-hosting an exclusive energy sector webinar on Thursday, November 16 at 11 AM Eastern Standard Time (open to the public).

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  • BRADFORD, Pa., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”) today announced that it will be co-hosting an exclusive energy sector webinar on Thursday, November 16 at 11 AM Eastern Standard Time (open to the public).
  • The webinar will be led by Luke Plants, who is Chief Executive Officer of Plants & Goodwin (a leading Pennsylvania-based orphaned oil and gas well plugging operation that the Company acquired this past May ), speaking alongside Zefiro’s Head of Operations, Matthew Brooks.
  • Titled “Mastering Methane Emissions Reduction Through Synchronized Measurement and Abandonment Efforts,” the one-hour online event will feature an interactive question and answer session with the co-hosts.
  • More information on the event, including how to access the attendee registration form and the recorded version of the webinar, can be found here .

New Report Outlines Microbial Solutions to Mediate Methane Emissions

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The report highlights recommendations to further the scientific community's understanding of microbial processes of methane production and consumption to mitigate methane emissions and address climate change.

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  • The report highlights recommendations to further the scientific community's understanding of microbial processes of methane production and consumption to mitigate methane emissions and address climate change.
  • Microbes are major consumers and producers of methane, so understanding the diverse metabolic capabilities of microbes can help scientists better develop microbial solutions that address the issue of methane emissions.
  • The recommendations in the report aim to help advance the development of solutions that leverage microbes to mediate methane emissions from 4 main sources: enteric fermentation in ruminant animals (such as cows or sheep), animal wastes, rice paddies and landfills.
  • To complement the new report and serve as a practical next step, ASM will release a Microbial Methane Mitigation research roadmap in December, outlining current knowledge gaps and first-order research priorities for experts to use microbes to combat increasing methane emissions.

Highwood Emissions Management Closes $3M Seed Round, Empowering Energy Companies to Achieve Climate Change Objectives Powered by Data-Driven Emissions Management

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Highwood Emissions Management Inc. today announced it has secured $3 million in seed funding, led by Energy Capital Ventures (ECV) and supported by Veritec Ventures .

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  • Highwood Emissions Management Inc. today announced it has secured $3 million in seed funding, led by Energy Capital Ventures (ECV) and supported by Veritec Ventures .
  • This marks the first external funding Highwood has accepted, positioning the company for accelerated growth and innovation in the emissions management market.
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    Highwood plans to use the investment to further develop and scale its revolutionary Emissions Management Toolkit software platform.
  • By providing operators with advanced data tools, Highwood empowers energy companies to achieve climate change objectives by meeting them where they are in their emissions management journey.

Sector Lead Pioneers Africa's First Zero Waste Green Smart Sustainable Federal Capital Territory

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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With its Innovative waste to energy project, SECTOR LEAD is set to transform the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja into Africa's first zero-waste green smart sustainable hub.

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  • With its Innovative waste to energy project, SECTOR LEAD is set to transform the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja into Africa's first zero-waste green smart sustainable hub.
  • Rapid urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns have led to an increase in waste generation, overwhelming existing waste management infrastructure.
  • According to Mr. Adedayo Mustapha , Chief Executive Officer of SECTOR LEAD, the company is well prepared to revolutionize the waste management landscape in Nigeria through its Innovative Waste to Energy Project.
  • The Abuja project will deliver an innovative system for waste management, to better the environment, and create value for all waste generated, including the production of a minimum 50 Megawatts of clean electricity, and the pioneering of The First Zero Waste Green Smart Sustainable Federal Capital Territory in Africa.

Sector Lead Empowers Nigeria's Sustainable Future With Innovative Waste To Energy Initiative

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a statement from GREENPLINTH AFRICA, Strategic Partners to SECTOR LEAD, the Waste to Energy Initiative is a national project, programmed for Abuja and the 36 states of the federation.

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  • In a significant stride towards innovative sustainable development, SECTOR LEAD LLC, a leading innovative solutions technologically driven company, is set to unveil its groundbreaking Waste to Energy Project in Nigeria, aimed at addressing the nation's waste management and energy challenges.
  • The Waste to Energy Project aims to tackle two critical issues facing Nigeria – the growing waste management crisis, and the need for reliable and sustainable energy sources.
  • According to Mr. Adedayo Mustapha, Chief Executive Officer of SECTOR LEAD, the company is well prepared to revolutionize the waste management landscape in Nigeria through its Innovative Waste to Energy Project.
  • SECTOR LEAD is championing innovative waste management in Nigeria; with a combo of technologies, this initiative holds tremendous promises, offering a tangible solution to waste management challenges, while simultaneously contributing to Nigeria's energy transition and sustainable development goals.

NASA Funds Projects that Aim to Inspire Artemis Generation

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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The agency selected three minority-serving institutions to receive nearly $1.3 million in cooperative agreements for four projects aimed at fostering connections between indigenous culture and NASA.

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  • The agency selected three minority-serving institutions to receive nearly $1.3 million in cooperative agreements for four projects aimed at fostering connections between indigenous culture and NASA.
  • TEAM II awards are funded through NASA's Next Generation (Next Gen) STEM project , which focuses primarily on reaching K-12 and informal education to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and astronauts.
  • NASA's Office of STEM Engagement develops unique resources and experiences to spark student interest in STEM and build a skilled and diverse next generation workforce.
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ExxonMobil Receives Top Certification for Methane Emissions Management for Natural Gas from Permian Basin

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Certification gives our customers confidence that we are responsibly producing natural gas with best-in-class emission management programs to help them meet their emissions goals.

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  • Certification gives our customers confidence that we are responsibly producing natural gas with best-in-class emission management programs to help them meet their emissions goals.
  • ExxonMobil is expanding the certification process to other operating areas, including Appalachia natural gas operations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
  • ExxonMobil supports the U.S. and European Unions Global Methane Pledge, the proposed U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan and the Oil and Gas Climate Initiatives Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions.
  • Mitigating methane emissions is an important component of ExxonMobils plans to achieve net zero Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions in the Permian Basin unconventional assets by 2030.

California Resources Corporation Announces Updated and Expanded ESG Goals

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) is pleased to announce it has updated and expanded its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals that build upon CRCs long-standing commitment to sustainability, the companys recent 2045 Full-Scope Net Zero Goal, and investment in low carbon initiatives that position CRC to lead the energy transition in California and beyond.

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  • California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) is pleased to announce it has updated and expanded its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals that build upon CRCs long-standing commitment to sustainability, the companys recent 2045 Full-Scope Net Zero Goal, and investment in low carbon initiatives that position CRC to lead the energy transition in California and beyond.
  • I am happy to unveil our updated and expanded ESG goals on Earth Day, a day that celebrates our natural resources and focuses on serving as stewards of our environment and our communities, said Chris Gould, CRC Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer.
  • These ESG goals underscore CRCs long-term commitment to helping our diverse communities across our state have a vibrant and sustainable future.
  • California Resources Corporation (CRC) is an independent oil and natural gas company committed to energy transition in the sector.

SwRI Selected by ARPA-E to Create More Effective Burner to Reduce Methane Emissions

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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It is one of several projects funded in support of the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, announced at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

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  • It is one of several projects funded in support of the U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan, announced at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).
  • The plan seeks to reduce methane emissions and promote American innovation and manufacturing of new technologies to achieve climate goals.
  • The efficacy of a flare burner to destroy methane is mainly determined by the combined characteristics of the air and natural gas.
  • Ultimately, by optimizing the fluid dynamics and gas mixing with a novel burner design, we aim to achieve lower methane emissions.