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ExxonMobil’s Global Lubricant Operations Receives Zero Waste to Landfill Silver Validation
ExxonMobil announced recently its global network of lubricants blending and packaging plants, which manufacture all Mobil-branded products, has received the Zero Waste to Landfill Silver validation from UL, making it the first petroleum products company to secure this validation. The company’s lubricant operations are successfully diverting over 90 percent of the waste produced in its global plant network from local landfills. More than 50,000 tons of wastes produced per year are being redeployed into new, productive uses that will bring greater value to the environment and the economy.
To achieve the validation, ExxonMobil implemented a range of waste diversion techniques and strategies across its lubricant production network. Specifically, the company identified 14 types of waste products produced at these facilities that could be avoided entirely, reused or recycled. “Customers and consumers can feel confident they are making Mobil lubricant purchasing decisions that help fulfil their personal and business goals, including choosing partners that share in a commitment to reducing environmental impacts,” said Bennett Hansen, global lubricants marketing director at ExxonMobil.
ExxonMobil began developing this waste management program in 2012 and by 2015, had implemented it across the globe. "For a company like ExxonMobil, which has operations facilities across the globe, achieving UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill Silver validation is no easy feat, the program’s rigorous validation process is designed to recognize companies that handle waste in environmentally responsible and innovative ways, and ExxonMobil has implemented a comprehensive, far-reaching program that meets this rigor and reflects its commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible way.” said Alberto Uggetti, Vice President and General Manager at UL.
IIT Bombay & PSU Oil Companies to set up "Centre of Excellence"
India, home to more than 1.4 billion people is projected to be the key driver of future global energy demand in the world. The progress of our nation is entwined to meeting the energy demands of the growing population. Oil and Gas contribute to about 29% of the primary energy consumption and the country is highly dependent on imports of crude oil and natural gas. A number of policy measures have been undertaken by Government of India for ensuring energy access, energy efficiency, energy security and energy sustainability. To provide a competitive advantage to India’s Oil and Gas industry, Oil & Gas PSUs and IIT Bombay have come together to set up a “Centre of Excellence in Oil, Gas and Energy”. The Centre of Excellence is aimed at collaborative Research & Capability Building in the areas of Oil, Gas & Energy. It will work towards developing sustainable solutions and explore new frontiers in technology for future energy needs. The Centre of Excellence will leverage the expertise available with IIT Bombay and the Oil and Gas industry. It will also provide an institutionalised platform for Industry - Academia interactions.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Delhi recently between Director, IIT Bombay & CM&Ds of Oil PSUs (IOC, BPC, HPC, ONGC, GAIL, EIL & OIL), in the august presence of Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and SD&E, Sh. Dharmendra Pradhan and Secretary Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dr. M.M. Kutty. Senior Officials from MoP&NG and Oil PSUs were also present on the occasion.
The Centre of Excellence is expected to help in fostering innovations and help in developing a future ready energy industry in the Country.
