BSEE, NOAA begin joint study of multiple remote spill-sensing systems

The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration jointly began a study of multiple remote spill sensing systems at BSEE’s Ohmsett facility in Leonardo, NJ, south of New York City on July 22. Source: News


Feist to lead AAPL executive committee

Pamela D. Feist has been named president of the 2016-17 executive committee of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL). The committee comprises seven members who are appointed together. Source: News


ExxonMobil’s Beaumont refinery due new unit

ExxonMobil Corp. will add a new unit designed to increase production of ultralow-sulfur fuels at its 345,000-b/d refinery in Beaumont, Tex. Source: News


Canada speeds ban on type of oil rail car

The Canadian government is accelerating its phaseout of railroad tank cars of the type involved in the fatal 2013 derailment of a train hauling crude oil in Quebec. Source: News