Americas
Covestro and Encina reach an agreement for a long-term supply of circular raw materials
Covestro and Encina, a U.S.-based producer of ISCC PLUS certified circular chemicals, reached a long-term supply agreement for chemically recycled, circular feedstock derived from post-consumer end-of-life plastic.
Save the Date for YNOW2024: A Yokogawa Users Conference, October 28-30, 2024, Houston, Texas
Yokogawa Corporation of America and KBC announce YNOW2024, an in-person event taking place October 28-30, 2024, at the Hilton Americas-Houston in Downtown Houston, Texas.
Talos Energy to acquire QuarterNorth Energy for $1.29 B
Oil and gas company Talos Energy said it will acquire privately held QuarterNorth Energy in a $1.29 -B cash and stock deal to bolster its presence in Mexico.
Drawn by low prices, Chinese refiners hunt for oil to replenish stocks
Chinese refiners are actively booking crude oil cargoes for delivery in March and April to replenish stocks, locking-in relatively low prices and in anticipation of stronger demand in the second half of 2024.
More oil tankers shun southern Red Sea after U.S.-led strikes in Yemen
At least six more oil tankers were steering clear of the southern Red Sea, as disruptions on the vital route for energy shipping increase in the wake of U.S.-led strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Greek shipowner seeks U.S. government help with tanker seized by Iran
Empire Navigation Inc, the Greek shipowner of an oil tanker seized by Iran, said it sought any help from the U.S. government in regaining control of its vessel in a U.S. court filing.
Emerson named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’
Global technology and software leader Emerson has been named the IoT Breakthrough “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” for the sixth year.
Alberta examines options for its investment in the Sturgeon Refinery
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is exploring options to address the province's recent losses stemming from the Sturgeon Refinery.
ASTM International honors W. James Bover with 2023 Cavanaugh Memorial Award
James Bover, former member of the ASTM International board of directors, was awarded the William T. Cavanaugh Award at ASTM’s April 2023 Board meeting.
Lummus strengthens position in circular economy
Lummus Technology announced a major investment in Resynergi, a pioneering leader in plastic recycling technology, to scale production of Resynergi's modular Continuous Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis technology.
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- Venezuela's refineries boost processing to 35% of capacity 2/20
- New Trinidad gas projects could provide necessary feedstock for country's petchem and LNG sectors 2/20
- MK-Polymer delivers ethylene-propylene rubber to JSC Kazenergokabel 2/20
- Mexican authorities shut down 22-m long tunnel used in illegal smuggling of fuel supplies 2/20
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