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oil

Sunflower Straw: A Green Solution for Oil Spills?

November 7, 2025

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

environment

Canada's Shift in Climate Strategy: What's Changing?

November 5, 2025

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

science

Unlocking the Power of Woody Oils: A Green Extraction Journey

November 1, 2025

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

finance

Trade Talk Twist: Oil Prices Take a Dip

October 30, 2025

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

environment

Unseen Chemicals: The Hidden Threat in Oil Platform Water Dumps

October 30, 2025

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

environment

Algerian Oil Waste: A Decade of Treatment and What We've Learned

October 26, 2025

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

science

How Big Should Your Oil Sludge Sample Be?

October 26, 2025

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

business

Tech Boosts Baker Hughes' Future, But Oil Investments Lag

October 24, 2025

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

politics

Trump and Modi Chat: Trade and Oil Take Center Stage

October 22, 2025

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

environment

Smart Farming: How Healthy Soil Can Save You Money

October 20, 2025

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