Sustainability

Leaders from both the American Petroleum Institute (API) and National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) issued statements Monday after the House Energy and Commerce Committee released its proposed markup of the 2025 tax reconciliation bill, which includes a 10-year pause of the EPA’s Waste Emissions Charge (WEC).

TWMA has secured a contract with bp to provide drilling waste management services in the UK North Sea. The scope of work will utilize TWMA’s RotoMill technology for the safe and efficient processing of drilling waste directly at the wellsite.

ABS issued an approval in principle to SBM Offshore for its near zero FPSO concept. The NearZero FPSO design incorporates low carbon technologies that collectively create a “near zero” Scope 3 carbon emissions profile, achieving up to 80% reduction in GHG emissions.

(WO) – Day one of OTC 2025 kicked off Monday, May 5, in Houston, Texas.  Offshore innovations and industry priorities in the current economic and geopolitical climate led much of the discussion on day one, exemplified in a panel on electrification.

The Trump administration sued Michigan and Hawaii seeking to block the states from suing oil companies for damage caused by climate change, less than two months after the U.S. Supreme Court rebuffed a Republican bid to derail such legal efforts.

Crbon Labs Inc. has completed the first plugging of an orphan gas well in Canada and is pleased to announce its collaboration with U.S. Venture, Inc. and its U.S. Energy® team who has acquired 100% of the corresponding High Fidelity Crbon™ credits from the project.

Last Mile Production, LLC, an independent oil and gas operator in West Texas, has reported transformative results following the deployment of Enovate AI’s 3-Clicks Digital Strategy in collaboration with B4ECarbon™.

TIPRO has published a new report highlighting the continued success of oil and natural gas producers in the U.S., Permian basin and Texas in maintaining low emissions despite record oil and gas production levels. The report is part of TIPRO's "Texans for Natural Gas" campaign.

Specialist drilling waste management company, TWMA*, has secured a three-year contract with TotalEnergies UK for its renowned drilling waste management services, marking the continuation of a long-term relationship between the two companies.

Climate activist Follow This is calling for investors in bp Plc to vote against the reappointment of Chairman Helge Lund at next month’s annual general meeting, in a public rebuke to the company’s recent pivot back toward oil and gas. 

An analysis previously done by the U.S. Department of Energy that concluded only minor impact from increased LNG exports has now come to light, likely increasing criticism that Biden’s export pause was politically motivated.

The American Petroleum Institute today joined over 100 other trade groups representing a wide range of stakeholders in sending a letter to House and Senate leadership welcoming U.S. Congress’ efforts to protect consumers and reverse California’s harmful vehicle mandates.

Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President & CEO Jeff Eshelman spoke out in support of President Donald Trump's recent signing of the H.J.Res.35, which through the Congressional Review Act process disapproves of the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) methane tax regulations.

Path to Carbon Reduction Future: Enterprise GHG Emission Accounting and Management will be a joint webinar by Envana and PETRONAS, offering a deep dive into real-world experiences in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management. This session will provide a detailed case study on how PETRONAS is implementing best practices in carbon accounting, identifying key success factors, and overcoming common challenges. Experts from both organizations will share what is working, potential pitfalls, and strategies to navigate them effectively. The discussion will cover GHG data accuracy, compliance with reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol), and the role of digital tools in streamlining emissions tracking and reduction efforts. Attendees will gain practical insights into aligning sustainability goals with operational realities, leveraging technology for emissions management, and building a resilient, low-carbon strategy. This session is ideal for sustainability leaders, ESG professionals, and corporate decision-makers looking to refine their GHG management approach.

Baker Hughes and Woodside Energy have announced a joint initiative to develop a lower carbon power generation technology solution utilizing the Net Power platform that is specifically designed for oil and gas (including LNG), heavy industries and other smaller scale applications.

ChampionX's Aerial Optical Gas Imaging (AOGI) platform has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Methane Alternative Test Method outlined in OOOOb, marking a significant milestone in emissions management.

The Senate has voted to repeal a new U.S. fee on methane emissions from oil and gas producers, sending the measure to President Trump for signature. Trump previously criticized the Biden administration's oil and gas regulations as too burdensome on the industry.

TWMA* has officially broken ground on its latest facility in Habshan, Abu Dhabi. The milestone marks the beginning of construction for the world’s most advanced, self-sustainable drilling waste management site.

Caterpillar Oil & Gas has launched its new Cat® Dynamic Gas Blending™(DGB) Gen 2 Kit. The solution enables drilling companies to utilize existing 3512C Tier 2 power solutions to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduce total cost of ownership.

Energy industry confidence in reaching global net-zero targets is fading as policy instability, financial uncertainty and slow project approvals continue to hinder progress, according to Net Zero Jeopardy Report II by the Energy Industries Council’s (EIC)

(Bloomberg) – UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's pending decision on the Rosebank site highlights the conflicting goals of the government to drive economic growth while simultaneously reducing the emissions that contribute to global warming.