Learn best practices and tips and tricks for NPDES permitting and SWPPP guidance. Nationwide, storm water is a leading source of water pollution. Contaminated storm water runoff harms drinking water supplies, hinders swimming and fishing, and negatively impacts ecosystems. Cities, states and the EPA are placing an increased emphasis on managing storm water discharges from industrial facilities, construction sites and municipalities to reduce p...

Platts Oil & Gas Acquisition & Divesture Outlook, November 19-20, 2015 in Houston, TX will examine the near to mid-term future for oil and natural gas prices, debt to equity ratios, liquidity and borrowing capacity, hedging strategies, reserve and asset values that will determine who wins and who doesn't in the US oil and gas sector. ONLY AT PLATTS OIL AND GAS ACQUISITION AND DIVESTITURE OUTLOOK WILL YOU HEAR: Platts and Bentek providi...

USGIF is partnering with the American Geographical Society for their annual fall symposium in New York City. Join other thought leaders from academia, industry, government, and the social sector who care about the future geography of our cities. EXPLORING OUR FUTURE IN AN URBANIZED WORLD In 2014, AGS mounted an “Expedition to the Future”, and a topic that prominently recurred through much of the dialog was “urbanization....

The European Refining Technology Conference (ERTC) continues to lead the way as the industry meeting-place, providing a valuable opportunity to network with industry peers, customers and colleagues as well as learn how best to overcome the current challenges being faced. Presentations give high level market insights, project updates, best practices and case studies as well as the latest in process and technology advancement with many companies...

Disaster risk reduction, development, diplomacy and defense communities have increasingly identified climate as a risk – and not just in the long term. For example, in the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2014 Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap, the Pentagon states that climate risk “poses immediate risks to national security.” But beyond acknowledging the risks involved, what do these communities actually do to address thes...

Conference Introduction The Shipping Industry, pushed by new regulations and a highly competitive market environment where cost efficiency is key is constantly looking for new ways to reduce energy consumption. This event will showcase the range of options available to improve your operational profiles, new eco and retrofit designs applying the latest technologies along with performance fuels to ensure you have a fleet optimised for energy eff...

Nuclear Power Plant Life Management & Extension 2015 will address the key issues faced by the industry associated with NPP’s life management and extension: age management programs and techniques, implementation of environmental standards, I & C systems and avoidance strategies for force shutdown. Join us on 4 - 5 November 2015 in Paris, France to hear about R & D in component behaviour and integrity, best practices of applyin...

ABLCNext is the largest gathering of advanced bioeconomy senior leadership on the West Coast — focusing on advanced low carbon fuels, chemicals, and materials, advanced foods, seed and trait development, crop & soil technology, drones & robotics, and waste mitigation.What happens at ABLCNext? Companies coming out of stealth, product and project milestone announcements, key policy movements, media coverage of all of the above; ton...

SIEW aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and discussions on pertinent energy-related issues, while simultaneously meeting the strategic objectives of Singapore's commitment to becoming a global leading energy hub and "living lab". At the same time, opportunities are set up for networking and deal-making among energy companies converging on the event, as well as to provide a platform to showcase innovative products and solutions in the ene...

For the last 7 years we have organised Downstream & Petrochemical Asia and as markets and market conditions change, so should we. So in 2015, the event has been rebranded to Asian Downstream Week and with a fresh look you can expect lots of new things. The event has always been the place for IOC and NOC, refinery and petrochemical operators, technology licensors, EPC's and other key industry players to meet and discuss investment and colla...