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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday announced $300,000 to Framergy, Inc., College Station, to further develop and commercialize innovative technologies that protect the environment while growing the American economy. The company plans to reduce emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds by developing a combined capture technology that can be used at well sites, natural gas facilities, storage sites and transmission facilities.
“Small businesses provide the foundation of our economy and are incubators of innovative ideas that create jobs, improve lives and protect the environment,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “With this funding, small businesses across the country will be able to help further EPA’s mission of protecting the environment and public health. I’m proud to support these important projects to address not only the challenges we face as a nation, but also the opportunities to be had through new and emerging technology.”
“We are funding projects that can help solve today’s complex environmental problems and enhance economic growth.” said EPA Regional Administrator Ken McQueen. “This project is focused on adapting new research from the energy sector to help reduce emissions at facilities.”
