Sunflower straw, a common agricultural waste, has been given a new purpose. Scientists have been experimenting with it to clean up oil spills. They treated the straw with two different chemicals: silanization and acetylation. The goal was to see how well the treated straw could soak up oil. The exp
Canada's new government is taking a different approach to cutting oil and gas emissions. Instead of the old plan to cap emissions, they're focusing on carbon markets, stricter methane rules, and new tech like carbon capture. The old plan was controversial. It aimed to cut emissions by 35% compared
People are becoming more health-conscious, and with good reason. The demand for functional oils has skyrocketed, and woody oilseeds are stepping into the spotlight as a top contender for healthy, high-quality oils. But extracting oil from these woody wonders isn't as straightforward as it seems. Ent
The recent meeting between Trump and Xi in Busan, South Korea, has left energy markets in a bit of a spin. After a chat lasting one hour and forty minutes, Trump announced a one-year trade agreement, set to be renewed automatically. But don't expect any fancy press releases just yet - the details ar
Offshore oil platforms release a lot of water back into the sea. This water can contain chemicals that don't break down easily. These persistent chemicals can harm the environment for a long time. Scientists needed a better way to find out what's in this water and how dangerous it is. They came up
In Algeria, dealing with oil waste is a big job. One method, called stabilization/solidification (S/S), has been used for ten years to treat drill cuttings from the Ain Amenas oil field. This method mixes waste with cement and sodium silicate to make it safe. After a decade, scientists checked if t
When dealing with oil sludge, size matters. A lot. Scientists found that the weight of the sample can change how it breaks down when heated. They used a special machine to test bigger samples than usual. Up to 20 grams, to be exact. They discovered that once the sample hits 8 grams, things change. T
Baker Hughes is banking on artificial intelligence to drive its future growth. The company is so confident in this tech that it expects to hit $1. 5 billion in data center orders sooner than planned. This is a big deal because it shows how much demand there is for data center power. But it's not al
In a recent chat, U. S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused heavily on trade. Trump shared this with reporters, highlighting that trade was the main topic. He also mentioned that energy came up, with Modi promising to cut back on Russian oil imports. Trump pointed
Soil health is not just good for the planet; it's also good for your wallet. Recent research shows that farmers who adopt soil health practices can save money and even boost their income. This is big news for those who thought improving soil health would only cost more. The study looked at 20 farms
