What to do with all of that natural gas that accompanies the shale oil has long been a problem for gas producers. Unfortunately, one of the most common practices, flaring, looks like it might not be an option for those producers in North Dakota and Texas for much longer. While collecting, refining and transporting that natural gas has always been an expensive prospect, it … [Read more...]
Introducing R.C. Costello Mission and Values
Where do you go when you need help for your chemical plant or refinery? Things like process improvements, plant improvement, process design or safety analysis are critical to the continued success and operation of your plant. When you do not have the expertise within your own staff or do not have time to find that expertise, look to COSTELLO. COSTELLO can help your plant by … [Read more...]
COSTELLO and ZETON sign MOU
Modular Plant Design & Construction For Immediate Release R.C. Costello & Assoc., Inc and Zeton Inc signed a Memorandum of Understanding last month. COSTELLO has extensive front-end engineering, process modeling and design experience; and ZETON has specific know-how in the scale up of process technology, specializing in designing and building modular pilot and … [Read more...]
Sending in the Marines to Support Biofuels
The military has ambitious plans to move beyond oil and gas By Alex Morales and Louise Downing Fuels made from sources as diverse as plant waste, chicken fat, and old french-fry oil have been successfully used in diesel cars and trucks around the world. Soon, they may become a regular part of the fuel mix for U.S. fighter jets, tanks, and ships. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and … [Read more...]
Biodiesel Industry Applauds Job-Creating Tax Legislation
U.S. biodiesel producers today thanked a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House and Senate for introducing legislation to extend the biodiesel tax incentive for three years, a move that would support thousands of new U.S. jobs and spur economic growth across the country. Sponsors of the Senate bill introduced Thursday are Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.; Charles Grassley, … [Read more...]