We can’t conjure up an industry more ancient, more intrinsically American than whiskey making, or whiskey names more iconic than Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam; the latter, of course, is one bourbon, a particular type of whiskey. The recipes for both “Jack” and “Jim” have remained unchanged for generations, and their distillers in Tennessee and Kentucky, respectively, are traditionalists. This does not mean, however, that they are unaware of the need to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or that they are blind to the opportunities that decarbonisation can present. Now, as we discuss in today’s RBN blog, both Jack…
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It’s getting easier every day to get contracts in the North Sea as Energy Pathfinder continues to grow in subscriber numbers. Managed by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), Pathfinder’s crucial subscriber base has grown by 43 percent by 2022 and now has more than 1,700 active users from both operators and supply chain. There are currently 136 live contract opportunities on the site, including 12 capex projects that have been added in the last three months, along with two opex projects in the same time period. Capex has experienced significant growth in the last quarter with major updates on…
The Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to establish a partnership for the development, renovation, modification, upgrade, financing and/or operation of its gas-to-liquids (GTL), at the Mossel Bay refinery. PetroSA plans to restore its Mossel Bay production assets, which include the FA platform and the GTL (Gas and Liquids Loop Refinery) to full production as soon as possible, at the lowest cost, following the suspension of production in 2020 due to raw material challenges. The Mossel Bay refinery is capable of processing both gas and condensate. PetroSA says a long-term…
Catalytic converters are an essential part of a vehicle’s exhaust system, responsible for reducing harmful emissions and helping to protect the environment. They are made of precious metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium, making them a valuable target for thieves. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of catalytic converter thefts in the United States.These thefts can be costly for car owners, as the cost to replace a stolen catalytic converter can range from $1,000 to $2,500 or more, depending on the make and model of the vehicle. In some cases, the cost to…
Nigeria’s state-owned power company reached a $741 million deal with Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd to rehabilitate an oil refinery in the northern city of Kaduna. Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd signed the maintenance service contract with the South Korean engineering company at a ceremony held on Thursday, the state-owned company said in a statement. Under the terms of the deal, Daewoo will restore production at the idled 110,000 bpd facility to at least 60 percent of capacity by the end of 2024, it said. The deal is part of the NNPC’s efforts to reduce Nigeria’s near-total dependence on…
This post and video goes over the top 5 most common problems with the 2008 to 2012 second generation Ford Escape. Learn the typical problems owners are known to have with the 2008 to 2012 Ford Escape and their solutions with these tips. The 5 most common problems with the 2nd generation Ford Escape from 2008 to 2012 1. Bad ignition coils Symptoms of bad ignition coils How to Troubleshoot Ignition Coils on 2nd Gen Ford Escape There are three ignition coils in the front and rear of the second generation Ford Explorer V6 engine. The rear coils are located…
Natural gas and helium producer Renergen has produced its first liquid helium at its flagship Virginia gas project in South Africa’s Free State province, making the country the newest producer of liquid helium in the world The helium module is now operational and being optimized, the company confirmed on January 23. “Having the helium plant up and running and producing liquid helium is a truly spectacular achievement by the team who went above and beyond to achieve the main and critical milestone. “All components of the Phase 1 plant are now operational and South Africa joins the ranks of only…
Reading time: 2 minutes Did your OBD2 scanner register a P2BAC code? Here’s what it means, its common causes and symptoms, and how best to address the problem. What does the P2BAC code mean? Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2BAC indicates “Excess NOx – EGR Deactivation”. Since the ECM can monitor NOx as a sanity check, the ECM will normally set this code if the NOx level indicates that the EGR is not working properly. But the ECM cannot determine what the problem is from the NOx measurement alone. Usually, other codes will be present along with the P2BAC code and…
If your car’s heat blows cold air when you try to start it, there may be a problem with the vent door or combination door actuator. Find out how this can cause this problem, how to fix it and other parts that can leave your car blowing cold air when you turn on the heat with these tips in this video from our expert mechanic Andy. Car parts that can cause heat to blow cold air Maybe the car heat only blows hot on one side and cold on the other or doesn’t work when it’s on. You may also…
GES, a low-carbon energy storage company, has combined its business with independent storage and logistics company GPS, taking the name Global Energy Storage Group. The combination creates a major player in the energy storage sector. The merger further strengthens GES’s market position and the new business will explore substantial growth opportunities in all international markets. The new structure is being created to focus more on the development of the next generation of energy storage assets. This will help facilitate the growing use of low-carbon energies, with an emphasis on cryogenic storage of products such as LPG, LNG and ammonia, which…