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Colorado-based QEP Field Services Agrees to Pay $4 Million and Install Pollution Controls to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Clean Air Act (HQ)

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

 

Release Date: 05/16/2012
Contact Information: Enesta Jones, [email protected], 202-564-7873, 202-564-4355
Stacy Kika, [email protected], 202-564-0906, 202-564-4355

“Natural gas extraction projects help to fuel our economy, but also need to follow the nation’s laws,” said Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “Today’s settlement will bring cleaner air to the members of the Northern Ute Tribe by ensuring natural gas compressor stations are operated in compliance with the law and by creating a trust to fund environmental projects on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation.”

“This settlement will result in cleaner air for residents living on the Uintah and Ouray reservation and allow the responsible development of energy resources in accordance with the Clean Air Act,” said Ignacia S. Moreno, assistant attorney general for the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice. “It also will establish the Tribal Clean Air Trust Fund to fund environmental projects for the benefit of tribal members.”

QEPFS’s compressor stations remove water and compress natural gas for transportation through gas pipelines. They are sources of air pollution, emitting hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), which can increase the risk of asthma attacks and are significant contributors to the formation of ozone. The actions required in the settlement will eliminate approximately 210 tons of NOx, 219 tons of carbon monoxide, 17 tons of HAPs, and more than 166 tons of VOCs per year. It will also conserve 3.5 million cubic feet of gas each year, which could heat approximately 50 U.S. households. The reduction in methane emissions (a greenhouse gas that is a component of natural gas) is equivalent to planting more than 300 acres of trees.

QEPFS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of QEP Resources, Inc., which is headquartered in Denver.QEPFS provides midstream field services such as natural gas gathering, compression, dehydration and processing to upstream natural gas companies.

The consent decree is subject to a 30-day public comment period and final court approval.

More information about the settlement: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/cases/civil/caa/qepfs.html

Learn more about EPA’s civil enforcement of the Clean Air Act: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/civil/caa/index.html

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South Oakland Residents Will Get Great Gifts This Sunday, Just for Answering Their Doors

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

PITTSBURGH–()–On Sunday morning, residents of South Oakland will get great gifts that
save energy and money during the latest Neighborhood Blitz coordinated
by The Black and Gold City Goes Green Campaign.

Volunteers from the campaign and Oakland Planning and Development
Corporation will be going door-to-door from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – knocking
on at least 150 doors – explaining how residents can take control of
their energy bills by using specific low- and no-cost strategies and
technology around their homes and apartments. Anyone answering the
volunteers’ knock will receive a variety of energy saving gadgets,
including reusable tote bags, recycling bags + schedules, sink aerators,
toilet tummies, and CFLs, power strips and LED night lights. Community
partners helping to supply the giveaways include Duquesne Light, Whole
Foods, and the East End Food Coop. Food for the volunteers is being
supplied by Chipotle Mexican Grill.

The Black and Gold City Goes Green Campaign is a citywide
effort to encourage Pittsburghers to take actions, all with little or no
cost, that will make a measurable reduction in the heat-trapping gases
and air pollution they produce. Suggested actions, available at www.theblackandgoldcitygoesgreen.com,
include a number of free and low-cost ways to use energy smarter, and
cut pollution while saving money. The website also provides a way to
report actions, and see how much pollution is cut.

The Black and Gold City Goes Green Campaign is the community
action plan of the Pittsburgh Climate Initiative, which works across
four sectors – municipal operations, higher education, business, and
individuals – to make Pittsburgh the greenest and coolest city on the
planet. The campaign is coordinated by Citizens for Pennsylvania’s
Future (PennFuture).

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Circle Star Energy Announces $750K Equity Raise

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

SOURCE: Circle Star Energy Corp.

Circle Star Energy Corp.

FORT WORTH, TX–(Marketwire – May 16, 2012) – Circle Star Energy Corp. (OTCBB: CRCL) (the “Company” or “Circle Star”) is pleased to announce the raise of $ 750,000 in equity financing.

Circle Star issued 500,000 units at a price of $ 1.50 per unit for gross proceeds of $ 750,000. Each unit consists of one share of common stock of the Company and one half share purchase warrant. Each full warrant may be exercised to acquire one share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $ 2.75 through May 15, 2015.

Circle Star’s use of proceeds is focused on payment of debt obligations, acquisition capital needs and/or general corporate purposes.

The units, shares of common, warrants and underlying shares of the financing were not registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the shares, warrants and underlying warrant shares are “restricted securities” and may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, our use of proceeds, and the potential warrant exercises. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new business opportunities and development stage companies and the possibility that certain acquisitions will not close. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent fiscal year, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause the use of proceeds to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Rewards for greening champions- delivering for Wales in Europe

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

Alun Davies, making sure the interests of Welsh farmers are being strongly represented at the Agriculture Council, has given the new proposals a warm welcome. This will allow farmers participating in the All Wales Element of Glastir to qualify automatically for the 30% greening aspect of their direct payment.

Speaking from Brussels where he was attending the Council as part of the UK Ministerial delegation, Mr Davies said the European Commission’s new plans for greening were a big step in the right direction.

The Deputy Minister said:

“I am pleased that today’s meeting has shown that negotiations are moving forward to benefit the industry in Wales. 

“I have been negotiating long and hard for farmers in Glastir to be exempt from the greening proposals under pillar 1 and it is now crystal clear that this is paying off. I am also grateful to the Welsh Government officials and our Brussels office who have worked so hard on this.

“The Agriculture European Commissioner, Dacian Ciolos, said that champions at greening under agri-environment should be rewarded, and I certainly share that view.”

Mr Ciolos presented a “concept paper” to Member States that offered a shift in his earlier thinking that will benefit parts of the UK.

Mr Davies said:

“Negotiating CAP reform will be a long but vital process- there is a long way to go and I will stay closely engaged at every level and at every opportunity.

“Representing the needs of Welsh farmers in Europe is a commitment in the Welsh Government’s Programme For Government, and I will continue to deliver on this promise.”

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EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Testimony before the U.S. Senate, Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (HQ)

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

 

Release Date: 05/16/2012
Contact Information: EPA Press Office
[email protected]
202-564-6794

WASHINGTON -
As prepared for delivery.

Thank you for inviting me to testify on the President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget for the Environmental Protection Agency. I’m joined by the Agency’s Chief Financial Officer, Barbara Bennett.

EPA’s budget request of $ 8.344 billion focuses on fulfilling EPA’s core mission of protecting public health and the environment, while making the sacrifices and tough decisions that Americans across the country are making every day.

EPA’s budget request fully reflects the President’s commitment to reducing government spending and finding cost savings in a responsible manner while supporting clean air, clean water and the innovative safe guards that are essential to an America that’s built to last.

In some cases we have had to take a step back from programs – this budget reflects a savings of $ 50 million through the elimination of several EPA programs and activities that have either met their goals, or can be achieved at the State or local level or by other Federal agencies.

Let me spend a moment discussing major elements of EPA’s budget request.

This budget recognizes the importance of our partners at the State, local and tribal level. As you know, they are at the front lines of implementing our environmental laws like the Clean Water Act, and the Clean Air Act. In fact, the largest portion – 40 percent of EPA’s funding request — is directed to the State and Tribal Assistance Grants appropriation to support their efforts.

Specifically, this budget proposes that $ 1.2 billion – nearly 15 percent of EPA’s overall request – be allocated back to the States and tribes, through categorical grants. This includes funding for State and Local Air Quality Management grants, Pollution Control grants and the tribal general assistance program.

The budget also proposes that a combined $ 2 billion – another 25 percent of EPA’s budget request – also goes directly to the States for the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. This funding will help support efficient system wide investments and development of water infrastructure in our communities. We are working collaboratively to identify opportunities to fund green infrastructure – projects that can reduce pollution efficiently and less expensively than traditional grey infrastructure.

Additionally, EPA’s budget request would fund the protection of the nation’s land and water in local communities, including important waters such as the Narragansett Bay. Reflecting the President’s commitment to restoring and protecting the Great Lakes, this budget requests that Congress maintain the current funding level of $ 300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. This support will continue to be used for collaborative work with partners at the State, local and tribal level, and also with non-profit and municipal groups. The budget also requests support for protection of the Chesapeake Bay, and several other treasured and economically significant water bodies. The budget reflects the importance of cleaning up contaminated land sites in our communities by requesting $ 755 million for continued support of the Superfund cleanup programs and maintains the Agency’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

EPA’s budget request makes major investments in its science and technology account of $ 807 million, or almost 10 percent of the total request. This request includes $ 576M for research, including $ 81 million in research grants and fellowships to scientists and universities throughout the country for targeted research as part of the Science to Achieve Results – or STAR – program, including children’s health, endocrine disruption, and air monitoring research. Also, as part of this request, EPA includes funding increases into key areas that include green infrastructure and hydraulic fracturing.

As I’ve mentioned before, natural gas is an important resource which is abundant in the United States, but we must make sure that the ways we extract it do not risk the safety of public water supplies.
This budget continues EPA’s ongoing congressionally directed hydraulic fracturing study, which we have taken great steps to ensure is independent, peer reviewed and based on strong and scientifically defensible data. Building on these ongoing efforts, this budget requests $ 14 million in total to work collaboratively with the United States Geological Survey, the Department of Energy and other partners to assess questions regarding hydraulic fracturing. Strong science means finding the answers to tough questions, and EPA’s request does that.

We are making investments to support standards for clean energy and efficiency in this budget. Specifically, this budget supports EPA’s efforts to introduce cleaner vehicles and fuels and to expand the use of home-grown renewable fuels. This includes funding for EPA’s Federal Vehicle and Fuel Standards and Certification program to support certification, and compliance testing for all emissions standards. This also includes implementation of the President’s historic agreement with the auto industry for carbon pollution and fuel economy standards through 2025 for cars and light duty vehicles, including testing support for NHTSA’s fuel economy standards.

Taken together, the Administration’s standards for cars and light trucks are projected to result in $ 1.7 trillion dollars of fuel savings, and 12 billion fewer barrels of oil consumed. This funding will also help support implementation of the first ever carbon pollution and fuel economy standards for heavy duty trucks.

Mister Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. While my testimony reflects only some of the highlights of EPA’s budget request, I look forward answering your questions.

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Therm-Omega-Tech Releases New Therm-O-Mix Station With Low PSI Option

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

(PRWEB) May 16, 2012

Therm-Omega-Tech, the global leader in the design and manufacture of self-actuating temperature control valves, announced today that is has developed a new low-PSI Therm-O-Mix Station. The Therm-O-Mix Station is an all-weather, instant tempered water supply for safety showers and eyewash stations that use steam and cold water. The new low-PSI model works with as little as 15 PSI steam pressure, whereas the previous model required at least 45 PSI.

“We heard from our clients that they wanted the reliability of instant tepid water in their plants, but the steam they used was only at 25 PSI,” said Nick Tallos, V.P. of Engineering. “We firmly believe that every employee should have access to safety precautions and that every manager should rest assured that they are code compliant in protecting their teams. That’s why we developed this new Therm-O-Mix Station, and it’s why we will continue to innovate products to help our clients.”

The Therm-O-Mix is easily installed on eyewash and shower stations and uses existing plant steam and water supply only. When the shower or eyewash station is activated, the pressure drop on a diaphragm opens a steam control valve. Water and steam flow are established instantly heating the water and condensing the steam. A water mixing valve then blends the heated water with cold water to produce a consistent output of 85°F (29°C) water. Additional valves keep the system preheated, freeze protected and scald protected. The Therm-O-Mix Station conforms to OSHA and ANSI recommendations.

Therm-Omega-Tech has over two decades of experience in the design and manufacturing of valves for freeze and scald protection, mixing & diverting, steam traps, ambient temperature control, and surface sensing applications. Custom specifications are always welcomed. Its valves protect billions of dollars of rail equipment each year, and can be found in commercial dish washer lines; boiler systems for blow downs; commercial laundries, safety showers and eyewash stations, thermal solar panels, and more. Therm-Omega-Tech’s valves are very “green” in that no outside power source is needed to produce motion.

About Therm-Omega-Tech

Founded in 1983, Therm-Omega-Tech is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of the most advanced, reliable, and compact self-actuated valves for temperature control. The company holds over 25 patents for the design and manufacturing of valves for freeze control, scald protection, and tepid water mixing in the rail, aerospace, chemical, solar, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing industries to name a few. All Therm-Omega-Tech products are made in the United States of America. More details are available at http://www.ThermOmegaTech.com.



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Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) introduceert nieuw beleid ten aanzien van bossen met hoge beschermingswaarde

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

JAKARTA–()–De Asia Pulp & Paper Groep (APP) gaat nieuw beleid introduceren ten
aanzien van High Conservation Value Forest (HCVF), oftewel bossen
met hoge beschermingswaarde. In het kader van deze gewijzigde
bedrijfsvoering staakt APP met onmiddellijke ingang de kap van
natuurlijke bossen op haar eigen pulphoutplantages in Indonesië.

“Als onderneming zijn
we voortdurend op zoek naar kansen op de markt. We zorgen er daarbij
voor dat ons natuurbosbeleid zowel van toepassing is op de
bedrijfsvoering in onze huidige als eventuele toekomstige fabrieken.”

De afgelopen tien jaar heeft APP een brede duurzaamheidsstrategie
ontwikkeld en ingevoerd om in Indonesië belangrijke aspecten van de
waardevolle natuurlijke hulpbronnen, gebieden met hoge
beschermingswaarde en de biodiversiteit van het land te beschermen.

APP kondigt aan vanaf nu de internationaal erkende HCVF-normen te gaan
hanteren. Volgens de Groep is dit besluit een ‘volgende natuurlijke
stap’ in de ontwikkeling van haar duurzaamheidsstrategie.

Het HCVF-beleid zal per direct als volgt geïmplementeerd worden:

1. Met betrekking tot de concessies die APP in Indonesië bezit:

a. Met ingang van 1 juni 2012 staken wij de kap van natuurlijke bossen
zolang er HCVF-checks worden uitgevoerd.

b. Voor het uitvoeren van HCVF-checks hebben wij betrouwbare deskundigen
ingeschakeld, conform de best practice binnen het HCV Resource Network.
Deze checks zijn gebaseerd op een multi-stakeholderaanpak.

c. Alle gebieden die uit deze checks naar voren komen als bossen met
hoge beschermingswaarde, zullen door ons worden beschermd.

2. Met betrekking tot onafhankelijke
Indonesische pulphoutleveranciers van APP:

a. Om onze duidelijke toezeggingen op het gebied van HCVF waar te maken,
verwachten wij van onze onafhankelijke leveranciers dat zij vanaf 31
december 2014 meewerken aan de door ons gewenste HCVF-checks.

b. Samen met een internationale ngo-partner gaan we de dialoog aan met
onze onafhankelijke leveranciers om hen te bewegen HCVF-checks uit te
laten voeren.

c. Indien leveranciers geen HCVF-checks uit laten voeren, worden hun
leveranciersovereenkomsten met ons opnieuw bekeken en herzien.

Aida Greenbury, algemeen directeur duurzaamheid bij APP, zegt hierover:

“Vanaf vandaag starten we met een ambitieus programma om onze klanten te
garanderen dat we alleen producten met de hoogste integriteit op het
gebied van milieu en maatschappij leveren. Ook willen we hiermee onze
eenduidige visie met de wereldwijde gemeenschap delen. De kwesties die
in onze discussies met ngo’s naar voren zijn gekomen, worden meegenomen
in dit programma. Met dit beleid wil APP de bossen met hoge
beschermingswaarde uit haar toeleveringsketen weren.”

Over de toekomstige groei van APP meldt Greenbury: “Als onderneming zijn
we voortdurend op zoek naar kansen op de markt. We zorgen er daarbij
voor dat ons natuurbosbeleid zowel van toepassing is op de
bedrijfsvoering in onze huidige als eventuele toekomstige fabrieken.”

“Wij zijn er van overtuigd dat we in staat zijn om dit beleid in onze
bedrijfsvoering te integreren, maar erkennen tegelijkertijd ook dat we
hierin alleen kunnen slagen met behulp van de inzet van verschillende
stakeholders,” aldus Robin Mailoa, directeur van Sinar Mas Forestry.
“Het beheer van bossen met hoge beschermingswaarde is een protocol dat
verder reikt dan onze eigen concessies. Het zal daarom ook omarmd en
ondersteund moeten worden door leden van de lokale gemeenschap, de
overheid, maatschappelijke groeperingen en door iedereen die een rol
speelt in het pulphoutproductieproces.”

Stakeholders van APP hebben enthousiast gereageerd op de verklaring:

Darori, directeur-generaal Bos- en Natuurbescherming bij het
Indonesische Ministerie van Bosbouw, stelt:

“De Indonesische overheid beschouwt bescherming van natuurlijke bossen
als een kernpunt van het landelijke beleid. Om ervoor te zorgen dat dit
daadwerkelijk gebeurt, moet de particuliere sector ook maatregelen nemen
die verder gaan dan het wettelijk minimum. De overheid ondersteunt deze
maatregel en hoopt dat andere ondernemingen het goede voorbeeld van APP
zullen volgen.”

Y.W. Junardy, Voorzitter van de Indonesische afdeling van het Global
Compact-netwerk van de Verenigde Naties, zegt:

“Wij zijn zeer verheugd over de strategische stap die APP gezet heeft om
de bossen te behouden en te beschermen. APP is een onderneming die
actief is binnen de Global Compact-beweging, en deze maatregel getuigt
van APP´s betrokkenheid en de inspanningen die het bedrijf doet om de
uitgangspunten van het Global Compact van de Verenigde Naties, met name
ten aanzien van het milieu, te implementeren. Deze betrokkenheid is
belangrijk voor de duurzaamheid van de bedrijfsvoering en het milieu op
de lange termijn.”

APP zal op basis van de vandaag gedane toezeggingen regelmatig
voortgangsrapporten publiceren op haar website: www.asiapulppaper.com.

Over APP Indonesië

APP Indonesia is een paraplumerk voor papierproducten die gemaakt
worden in een aantal Indonesische fabrieken, waaronder PT Indah Kiat
Pulp & Paper Tbk, PT Pindo Deli Pulp & Paper Mills, PT PabrikKertas
Tjiwi Kimia Tbk, PT Lontar Papyrus Pulp & Paper Industries en PT Ekamas
Fortuna. Het hoofdkantoor van APP is gevestigd in Indonesië, en vanuit
dit land worden de producten van APP naar meer dan 120 landen
uitgevoerd. De meeste productiefaciliteiten van APP hebben een zogenaamd
‘Chain-of-Custody’-keurmerk van LEI en PEFC. APP ondersteunt
verschillende belangrijke beschermingsinitiatieven, waaronder Giam Siak
Kecil – Bukit Batu (een bioreservaat van 178.000 hectare) en een gebied
van 106.000 hectare voor het tijgerreservaat Senepis. Beide gebieden
liggen in de Sumatraanse provincie Riau. Naast deze projecten steunt APP
ook diverse andere initiatieven om wilde dieren te beschermen, zoals het
Kutai orang-oetanprogramma in Kalimantan en de bescherming van de
Javaanse neushoorn in het nationaal park Ujung Kulon.

Ga voor meer informatie naar www.asiapulppaper.com.

Over APP China

APP China is een statutair in Shanghai gevestigde onderneming die
via dochterondernemingen en joint ventures actief is in meer dan 20
pulp- en papierfabrieken. Ook beschikt de onderneming over bosplantages
die in totaal meer dan 300.000 hectare bestrijken. Bij APP China werken
meer dan 38.900 mensen. Over heel 2010 bedroeg de totale
productiecapaciteit van de onderneming 8 miljoen ton. Eind 2010 had APP
China in totaal RMB 5,5 miljard (USD 869 miljoen) geïnvesteerd in
milieubeschermingsfaciliteiten en RMB 600 miljoen (USD 92,3 miljoen)
gedoneerd aan een aantal goede doelen en ontwikkelingsprojecten voor
gemeenschappen door het hele land. Ga voor meer informatie naar www.app.com.cn.

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Alberta Innovates- Energy and Environment Solutions releases Thermal In-Situ Water Conservation Study

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – May 16, 2012) - Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environmental Solutions (AI-EES), in collaboration with the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB), Alberta Environment and Water (AEW), and nine in situ producers have completed a study that examines commercial and emerging technologies and their potential for maximizing water recycling and minimizing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and waste generation in Alberta oil sands. A summary report of the study, conducted by Jacobs Consultancy, was publicly released on May 16, 2012 and provides insight for sustainable oil sands development in Alberta.

“In the context of sustainable development of oil sands in Alberta, water has become an issue of concern,” says Dr. John Zhou, Executive Director of Environmental Management with AI-EES and Steering Committee Chair. “Water use and water treatment are closely linked to the energy efficiency of thermal recovery process and the carbon intensity of bitumen from the process.”

The Thermal In-Situ Water Conservation Study assesses the impact of increasing water recycling and moving toward Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) on energy usage, GHG emissions, and waste generation in thermal in situ production facilities. The study also identifies promising new water treatment technologies that balance environmental tradeoffs and economic returns.

“Water consumption, waste generation, and GHG emissions are all important considerations in technology selection for SAGD water treatment. This study has provided a clear picture for the tradeoffs and identified the opportunities to improve energy and water efficiency,” says Clyde Fulton, Specialist, Water Treatment, Statoil Canada, and Steering Committee member.

“The collaborative work on this study shows the commitment by government, industry and the scientific community to demonstrate Alberta’s leadership in responsible energy development,” said Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister Diana McQueen.

“We are dedicated to delivering a strong economy along with strong environmental outcomes. We can have it both ways. And we will.”

The participating in situ producers were BP Canada, Canadian Natural Resources Limited Cenovus Energy, Conoco-Phillips, Nexen Inc., PennWest Exploration, Statoil Canada, Suncor Energy, and Total E&P Canada Ltd.

Key findings of the study:

  • There are trade-offs between water use, GHG emissions and waste generation;
  • Produced Water Recycle Rates (PWRR) can surpass 90 per cent with existing technologies;
  • The Blowdown Evaporation technology, where an evaporator is used on the boiler blowdown, had the best balance of water recycle and GHG emissions; and
  • New technologies can improve the performance gap between GHG emissions and water recycle, but ultimately may provide more value in operating reliability.

AI-EES initiated an industry and government sponsored study to better understand the trade-offs between water recycling, GHG emissions and waste generation for various water treating technologies.

ABOUT AI-EES

Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES) is the lead agency for energy and environmental research in Alberta. It is a catalyst to promote the development of innovative, integrated ways to convert Alberta’s natural resources into market-ready, environmentally responsible energy and the sustainable management of Alberta’s water resources. AI-EES brings together decision makers from government, industry and the resource community, as well as research and technology organizations, to develop solutions for the biggest challenges facing Alberta’s energy and environment sectors.

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Biofuel potential and FAO’s estimates of available land: The case of Tanzania

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012


Authors:
H. M. Haugen; Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment



Tree cover and biomass increase in a southern African savanna despite growing elephant population

Posted by admin on May 16th, 2012


Authors:
J. M. Kalwij; BRAGE Hedmark University College



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