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HIF Global announces new design for e-Fuels project in Paysandú, Uruguay

As part of an ongoing dialogue process with the community and the government of Uruguay, HIF Global has presented a revised version of its e-Fuels project in the Paysandú Department.

Brazil's Petrobras to invest $4.8 B in integration between Reduc refinery and Boaventura complex

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras will invest 26 billion reais ($4.8 billion) in an integration between the Reduc refinery and the Boaventura energy complex in Rio de Janeiro state.

Braskem completes first sale of circular polyethylene in South America

Braskem has completed the sale of circular polyethylene (PE), produced through chemical recycling, to the Copobras Group.

Brazil's energy minister hints at possible fuel price cuts

Brazil's Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira suggested that gasoline and diesel prices could soon be lowered in the country, where state-run oil giant Petrobras controls most of the refining capacity.

Air Liquide to invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S. to support industrial growth

Air Liquide will invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S., to modernize and connect an air separation unit (ASU) to its existing network.

Maire's NEXTCHEM awarded engineering contract for Pacifico Mexinol's $3.3-B, 2.1-MMtpy low-carbon methanol project

Maire announced that NEXTCHEM has been awarded about €210 million basic engineering and critical proprietary equipment supply contract for the Pacifico Mexinol low-carbon methanol project.

OCI Global completes $1.9-B sale of OCI Methanol to Methanex Corporation

OCI Global announced the successful closing of the divestment of 100% of its equity interests in its Global Methanol Business (OCI Methanol) to Methanex Corporation (Methanex) for $1.9 B.

Wood to design upgrades at Ecopetrol refinery for cleaner fuels production

Wood has been awarded a contract by Colombia's majority state-owned oil company, Ecopetrol, to deliver the detailed engineering design for upgrades at its Barrancabermeja refinery in Colombia.

Peróxidos do Brasil reinforces leadership in South America with new strategic investment in Chile

Peróxidos do Brasil, a joint venture between Solvay and Produtos Químicos Makay (PQM), has announced a new strategic investment in its production unit in Chile, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in supply for customers across various markets in South America.

Venezuela's second-largest refinery halted due to power blackout

Venezuela's second-largest refinery, the 310,000-bpd Cardon plant operated by state company PDVSA, has been halted due to a power blackout.

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