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Why multi-compound facilities need round-the-clock data-driven monitoring
The greatest challenge for large chemical parks, or individual sites for that matter, is protecting, not only the people who work there, but also those who live beyond the fence-line. But how can safety be achieved in multi-company, multi-compound environments, where HSSE teams have to solve highly complex emission detection conundrums? Peter Maas, CEO of Grandperspective GmbH, takes us deeper.
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Pages 12-15
SPECIAL TOPIC: EMISSION CONTROL IN TANKS
Hazardous Storage Tank Pressure Protection and Emissions Control This article from Omar Cruz, Emerson, discusses the essential equipment necessary to safeguard low-pressure storage tanks from pressure change events, addressing the challenges posed by new standards, narrow operating ranges and the need for precise system component coordination. It also provides valuable insights into effective tank protection strategies, focusing on operational safety and minimized environmental impact.
Pages 16-18 TECHNICAL ARTICLE
The Role of Voluntary Carbon Credit Markets in Supporting CCUS Eve Pope, IDTechEx, explains why it is an exciting time for carbon markets. After years of unsuccessfully trying to reach a consensus, mechanisms for Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement received approval at COP29. The door is now open for countries and businesses alike to trade credits on a UN carbon market. This article explores how the carbon credit space has given rise to a business model for technologies that reduce or remove carbon dioxide.
4 FUGITIVE EMISSIONS JOURNAL • APRIL 2025