Introduction The July 1, 2026 launch of the USMCA Joint Review has triggered headlines suggesting uncertainty in North American trade. Much of the attention has focused on the United States declining to extend the agreement “in its current form.” However, the underlying reality is far more stable – and far more relevant for industrial stakeholders. […]
Introduction Importing industrial equipment into Alberta is not as simple as crossing the border. Alberta regulates pressure vessels, pressure piping, and related systems at the provincial level through the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA), creating unique requirements for owners, EPCs, and equipment suppliers. Failure to address these requirements early—especially when importing used or surplus equipment—can […]
Introduction In January 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized long-awaited updates to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary combustion turbines—marking the first major revision since 2006. With power generation developers increasingly dependent on flexible, rapid-deployment solutions such as temporary turbines and trailer-mounted generation, these changes bring important implications for project scheduling, emissions […]
At one of our recent ethanol projects, we were tasked with developing a relief solution for a dense-phase CO2 system. Like most early-stage sequestration sites in the U.S., this one had no simple way to recycle or offload off-spec product during a process upset. When working with dense-phase CO2, roughly 300 psi and as cold […]
As Colorado increases its efforts to combat climate change, the regulatory landscape for industrial operators (particularly in the natural gas processing plant and gathering system sectors) is evolving rapidly. The latest development, Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) Regulation 22, introduces stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting and reduction mandates that will significantly impact how midstream […]
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act preserved and enhanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) opportunities. One of the most impactful provisions for carbon capture is the expansion of the 45Q tax credit to $85 per metric ton for CO₂ used in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) when the CO₂ is permanently stored in geological formations. This update significantly improves the financial […]
