The owners of 648.3 MW of peak power generation capacity in an around New York City have elected to retire the natural gas and oil-fired units to comply with stricter air emissions regulations, while approximately 1,300 MW will be retrofitted with pollution-control equipment according to an April 8, 2020 report from S&P Market Intelligence. S&P […]

On April 24, 2020 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced it is providing an opportunity for public comment and hearing on the draft revisions to Title V Oil and Gas Air General Operating Permit (GOP) Numbers 511, 512, 513, and 514. Title V (Major Source) air permits are required by the Environmental Protection […]

Coronavirus patients in areas that had high levels of air pollution before the pandemic are more likely to die from the infection than patients in cleaner parts of the country, according to a new nationwide study, COVID-19 PM2.5, that offers the first clear link between long-term exposure to pollution and Covid-19 death rates according to an April […]

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kohler Power Systems has selected MIRATECH as a Preferred Supplier of Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems for Kohler Industrial Generators.  Tulsa, Oklahoma – March 30, 2020 – MIRATECH Corporation, a global industry leader providing cost-effective, reliable, and mission critical emissions and acoustics solutions for stationary natural gas and diesel reciprocating engines, is pleased […]

Nearly half of the nation’s population – about 150 million people – live with and breathe polluted air, “placing their health and lives at risk,” according to new report released April 21st by the American Lung Association, a public health group according to an April 21, USA Today report. The association’s 21st annual “State of […]

Updates to MIRATECH’s new market-leading, web-based Catalyzer Silencer Selection and Sizing Tool 4.0 updates went live on April 1, 2020 featuring an enhanced navigation interface for an improved user experience. The updated selection and sizing tool allow users to design their own system, review acoustics and confirm backpressure. With pricing and drawings available, the updated […]

On March 26, 2020 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a sweeping relaxation of environmental rules in response to the coronavirus pandemic, allowing power plants, factories and other facilities to determine for themselves if they are able to meet legal requirements on reporting air and water pollution according to a March 26, 2020 New York […]

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, U.S. air quality agencies – from the Environmental Protection Agency to state agencies and local air quality management districts – are adjusting their day-to-day operations as many non-essential government staff transition to working from home according to recent Trinity Consultants news reporting. Industry personnel should be aware of changes […]

The U.S. Department of Energy is suspending its plans to buy crude for the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve after the requested $3 billion in funding for the project was left out of the $2 trillion stimulus package according to a March 26, 2020 CNBC report. “Given the current uncertainty related to adequate Congressional Appropriations for […]

March 23, 2020 RE: COVID-19 UPDATE Dear MIRATECH Partner, Our organization is closely following recommendations of global health organizations as well as local authorities in the markets that we serve to ensure that our response to the Coronavirus outbreak is proportional to the situation. Our main priorities continue to be keeping our people, our customers, […]