New Source Performance Standards

Qnergy Launches Corporate Program to Help Oil & Gas Clients Minimize the Cost of Compliance with EPA Methane Ruling

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

During COP28, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final ruling to tackle methane emissions from oil and gas operations.

Key Points: 
  • During COP28, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final ruling to tackle methane emissions from oil and gas operations.
  • The ruling includes New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) to curb methane emissions from process controllers as well as pneumatic pumps, compressor seals, storage tanks, and more.
  • Qnergy’s patent-pending Compressed Air Pneumatics (CAP) product line replaces methane emissions from process controllers with clean, dry, freeze-free air.
  • “We have expanded our capacity to meet the surging demand and customer expectations.”
    For more information on how to eliminate methane emissions from oil and gas sites, visit https://qnergy.com/compressed-air-pneumatics/

EQS-News: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment completed for Phase One ZERO CARBON LITHIUM™ Project

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan, ASX: VUL, FSE: VUL, the Company) announces that its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Phase One of its Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project (Project) has been completed by ERM.

Key Points: 
  • Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan, ASX: VUL, FSE: VUL, the Company) announces that its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Phase One of its Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project (Project) has been completed by ERM.
  • Vulcan is advancing Phase One of its ZERO CARBON LITHIUM™ Project: the first integrated project delivering renewable energy and lithium, from Europe for Europe.
  • Key outcomes of the ESIA report:
    The environmental and social baseline, impact assessment, and cumulative impact assessment completed by ERM is in line with lenders’ requirements to ensure a level of environmental performance prior to the furnishing of debt finance, e.g.
  • Vulcan’s ESG Lead, Storm Taylor, commented: “The completion of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment marks a significant milestone in the advancement of our Zero Carbon Lithium™ Project.

Ball achieves ASI sustainability certification for its aerosol, household and personal care aluminum packaging and slugs plants

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL), the world leader in sustainable aluminum packaging, announced today that it has received the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification for the Performance and Chain of Custody Standards for its Global Aerosol Packaging division. Ball's Aerosol division offers a variety of infinitely recyclable innovative aluminum packaging solutions in the personal care, household and beverage packaging categories. These include a range of impact extruded single and multi-use aluminum bottles, as well as innovative aerosol containers with primary aluminum content made using low-carbon energy sources.

Key Points: 
  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL), the world leader in sustainable aluminum packaging, announced today that it has received the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification for the Performance and Chain of Custody Standards for its Global Aerosol Packaging division.
  • Ball's Aerosol division offers a variety of infinitely recyclable innovative aluminum packaging solutions in the personal care, household and beverage packaging categories.
  • ASI aims to drive sustainability across the entire aluminum value chain and certifies a company's commitment to social, environmental and ethical standards.
  • "Achieving ASI certification demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and is the result of a rigorous process," says Jay Billings, president of Ball Aerosol Packaging.

Hearth Global Market Report 2023: Sector to Reach $11.79 Billion by 2027 at a 6.3% CAGR

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

DUBLIN, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hearth Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hearth Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Increasing adoption of hearths, particularly in countries with extremely cold weather conditions is expected to drive growth for the hearth market.
  • The regions covered in the hearth market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
  • The countries covered in the hearth market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

Validere Announces Hire of Karen Marsh as Senior Advisor, Carbon Strategies

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Validere , a measurement, reporting, and verification ( MRV ) SaaS company, welcomes Karen Marsh as Senior Advisor, Carbon Strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Validere , a measurement, reporting, and verification ( MRV ) SaaS company, welcomes Karen Marsh as Senior Advisor, Carbon Strategies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230328005311/en/
    A former senior environmental engineer for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Karen Marsh joins Validere as Senior Advisor, Carbon Strategies.
  • “We are proud to have such an experienced emissions and regulatory expert join the Validere team,” says Nouman Ahmad, Validere Co-Founder and CEO.
  • I’m really excited to work with such an amazing group of experts at Validere to help the industry find the best paths forward.”

Global Hearth Market 2022 to 2031 - Featuring HNI, Pacific Energy, Empire Comfort Systems and Napoleon Products Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The hearth market consists of sales of hearth by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in manufacturing hearth and related products.

Key Points: 
  • The hearth market consists of sales of hearth by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in manufacturing hearth and related products.
  • Increasing adoption of hearths, particularly in countries with extremely cold weather conditions is expected to drive growth for the hearth market.
  • The launch of advanced eco-friendly hearth and related products is gaining significant popularity in the hearth market.
  • The countries covered in the hearth market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

Hearth Global Market Report 2022

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Friday, January 13, 2023

DUBLIN, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hearth Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hearth Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global hearth market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down.
  • The hearth market consists of sales of hearth by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in manufacturing hearth and related products.
  • The launch of advanced eco-friendly hearth and related products is gaining significant popularity in the hearth market.

West-MEC Awarded "School of Distinction" By Cognia

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

GLENDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a career and technical education public school district focused on preparing students today for tomorrow's careers, has been named a "School of Distinction" by Cognia, a global, nonprofit improvement organization.

Key Points: 
  • West-MEC was in the top 5% of schools internationally that participated in the accreditation process during the 2021-22 school year.
  • West-MEC has been recognized for its demonstrated evidence of growth in learning, engaging and high-quality instructional environments, and effective leadership for schooling.
  • "West-MEC is grateful to have received this distinction from Cognia," said West-MEC Superintendent Dr. Scott Spurgeon.
  • Receiving this honor from Cognia shows we are continuing to head in the right direction."

Global Sulfuric Acid Market to 2030 - Demand for Nutrient-Rich Crops is Compelling Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

The global market for sulfuric acid is being driven by an increase in the production of crops rich in nutrients.

Key Points: 
  • The global market for sulfuric acid is being driven by an increase in the production of crops rich in nutrients.
  • The production of ultra-pure sulfuric acid involves heating raw ingredients, such as sulfuric acid, to their boiling point and then distilling the resulting mixture.
  • What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Sulfuric Acid market?
  • Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Sulfuric Acid market worldwide?

Alcoa’s Poços de Caldas location in Brazil Earns Certification from Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced today that it has received certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for its Poos de Caldas operations in Brazil.

Key Points: 
  • Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced today that it has received certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for its Poos de Caldas operations in Brazil.
  • Founded in 1965, the Poos de Caldas site was Alcoas first venture in Brazil.
  • In addition, the Poos de Caldas location is the companys sole producer of aluminum powder that can be used in a variety of industrial applications.
  • ASI warmly congratulates Alcoa on achieving Performance Standard Certification at its Poos de Caldas operations, said Fiona Solomon, ASIs Chief Executive Officer.