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Project - Russia - Saudi Arabia
Project Description: This ATDU system was a World Bank funded project for the processing of drill cuttings and the remediation of crude oil contaminated sands and soils. The unit has been in continuous operation for more than 15 years. Material: Crude oil contaminated waste Composition: Solids Content: ±60% Oil Content: ±20% Water Content: ±20% Start Date: 2003 Processing ...
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Discover econ industries` solutions for mercury contaminants in wastes and soils
The 9th Euro Chlor Technology Conference & Exhibition takes place in the Madrid Melia Castilla Hotel between the 1st and 3rd of April 2014. Three days to share best practices in safety, health and especially environmental protection. This opportunity to discover more about our unique solutions for mercury contaminated wastes and soils should not be missed. • When: 1 - 3 April 2014 ...
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Government bill regulating contaminated soils in Catalonia
The region of Catalonia in Spain has developed a Government bill regulating Contaminated Soils in order to comply with both National Law 10/1998 of 21st April on Waste, and Royal Decree 9/2005 of 14th January, by which it is established the list of soil polluting activities and the standard criteria to declare a soil as contaminated. This decree will be based upon the necessity that all ...
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Public meeting on cleanup plan for Minnesota`s cass lake superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting on June 23 to discuss cleanup options for contaminated soil and waste at the St. Regis Paper Co. Superfund site in Cass Lake, Minnesota. EPA will discuss the proposed plan and take public comments at the meeting, starting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, at Cass Lake-Bena Elementary School, 15 Fourth Street, N.W., Cass Lake. The ...
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EPA awards Little Tokyo agency US$200,000 to clean up petroleum contamination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today presented a $200,000 Brownfields grant to the Los Angeles, Calif.-based Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation to clean up an oil field drilling site in Historic Filipinotown. The center is partnering with the Pilipino Workers Center to cleanup and redevelop the site at 153 Glendale Boulevard. The partners plan to develop 48 ...
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Importance of Thermal Desorption Unit for Waste Management
A thermal desorption unit (TDU) plays a crucial role in waste management, particularly in the treatment of contaminated waste streams. This article explores the significance of a thermal desorption unit in waste management, emphasizing its environmental benefits, economic advantages, and contribution to regulatory compliance and sustainability.Definition and Purpose of a Thermal Desorption Unit ...
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EPA settlement for companies to develop soil and waste design plan for Central Chemical superfund site in Hagerstown, Md.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that 16 companies have agreed to develop a detailed design plan for the Superfund cleanup of contaminated soil and waste at the Central Chemical Site on Mitchell Avenue in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Md. at an estimated cost of $250,000. The companies are: Arkema, Inc.; Bayer Crop Science, LP; E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company; FMC ...
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EPA grant to Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments will help assess Allegheny County properties for potential redevelopment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $600,000 Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant to the Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments to identify and assess potentially contaminated sites in southeast Allegheny County for cleanup and redevelopment. The Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments received the EPA grant on behalf of its member municipalities and other local ...
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EPA seeks public input on cleanup plan for welsbach/gas mantle superfund site in Camden County, New Jersey
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a plan to clean up radioactive contamination on the portion of the Welsbach/General Gas Mantle Superfund site located in Gloucester City, N.J. The site consists of two former gas lamp manufacturing facilities –Welsbach in Gloucester City and the General Gas Mantle property in Camden County, New Jersey. The Welsbach Company and the ...
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Meet econ industries at the AOG 2014!
The Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG) takes place at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre between the 19th and 21st of February. The fair is Australia’s largest oil and gas event with more than 500 exhibitors from across 20 countries. This opportunity to learn more about our unique solutions for hazardous wastes and contaminated soil should not be missed. ...
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Shell to spend $55M to clean up California superfund site
Shell Oil Co. will spend $55 million to clean contaminated soil at a former Los Angeles County rubber plant under an agreement with the federal government. The deal announced Wednesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires Shell to clean contaminants from chemical waste at the Del Amo Superfund site near Torrance. For years benzene, propane, butane and other chemicals were dumped ...
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Nov. 28 is deadline to apply for 2012 EPA Brownfields funding
EPA is encouraging eligible entities to apply now through Nov. 28, 2011, for 2012 Brownfields funding. These grant funds can be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants, including hazardous substances comingled with petroleum. Available grants from EPA’s Brownfields Program include assessment grants (each funded up to $200,000 ...
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Nov. 19 is Deadline to Apply for 2013 EPA Brownfields Funding
EPA is encouraging eligible entities to apply now through Nov. 19, 2012, for 2013 Brownfields funding. These grant funds can be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants, including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum. Available grants from EPA’s Brownfields Program include assessment grants (each funded up to $200,000 ...
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EPA finalizes cleanup plan for cortese Toxic site in Sullivan County, NY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to clean up areas of contaminated liquid waste and ground water at the Cortese Landfill Superfund site in Sullivan County, NY. The ground water was contaminated by hazardous waste disposed of at the site when it was operating. “The cleanup plan for the Cortese Landfill Superfund site will address the recently discovered ...
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U.S., Maryland Settle with 16 Companies for Cleanup of Central Chemical Superfund Site in Hagerstown, Md.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement involving 16 companies that have agreed to stabilize and cap waste and contaminated soils at the Central Chemical Superfund site in Hagerstown, Md. for more than $14.3 million. In addition, the companies will reimburse EPA $945,000 for past costs and reimburse EPA for future costs related to its ongoing oversight of the ...
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Meet econ industries at the IFAT 2014!
The IFAT takes place at the Munich Exhibition Centre between the 5th and 9th of May. It is the World's Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management with about 3,000 exhibitors from more than 50 countries. This opportunity to learn more about our unique solutions for hazardous wastes and contaminated soil should not be missed. ·When: 5 - 9 May 2014 ...
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Deadline Extended for Brownfields 2013 Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the due date for submission of the Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) Grant Request for Proposal by two weeks, from Nov. 19, 2012 to Dec. 3, 2012, due to significant disruption caused by Hurricane Sandy. Information regarding this change is available at www.epa.gov/brownfields and www.grants.gov. The Brownfields ARC ...
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U.S. EPA finishes cleanup at cadie auto Salvage in Belvidere, Ill. (IL)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 announced today the completion of an emergency cleanup of hazardous materials at Cadie Auto Salvage in Belvidere, Ill.. The site, located at 1451 McKinley Ave., previously was used as an auto hauling and salvage yard until the business closed in 2007. EPA contractors removed approximately 250 compressed gas cylinders and 60 drums and other ...
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Meet TDP-2-200 at international ecological forum in EXPOFORUM
Thermal Decomposition Plant is going to be presented at The Ecology of Big City International Forum in Convention and Exhibition Centre in Saint Petersburg, Russia. TDP-2-200 is intended to protect the environment by processing the oil contaminated and hydrocarbon rich waste on continuous mode. Unique and mobile continuous cracking unit is capable to process up to 300 kg of drill cutting, oil ...
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EPA Selects Western Pennsylvania Communities for New Brownfields Investments
Several western Pennsylvania communities will share in a nationwide total of $67 million in brownfields funding announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties. Among the grants in Pennsylvania, two that total $1 million will help Beaver and Lawrence Counties conduct environmental assessments of properties possibly ...
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