Asia/Pacific
Wartsila secures China’s largest-ever methanol newbuild order
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the methanol-fueled auxiliary engines for five new container vessels for COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd and seven new container vessels for Orient Overseas Container Line.
KBR's phenol technology selected by SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals
KBR announced it has been awarded a contract by SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals to license KBR's market-leading phenol technology in China.
Stranded cargo shows credit challenges at Nigeria's Dangote refinery
Chinese state energy major PetroChina has been waiting to unload a cargo of U.S. crude at Nigeria's giant new refinery for nearly a month due to payment issues.
Singapore fuel oil stockpiles hit 20-week lows
Singapore's onshore fuel oil stockpiles slipped to 20-week lows after net imports declined, data showed.
LG Chem denies report it will merge naphtha cracker business with Lotte Chemical
South Korean petrochemical company LG Chem denied a media report saying it is considering merging its naphtha cracker business with rival Lotte Chemical.
JX to join forces with Sumitomo at large scale SAF/BECCS project in Louisiana (U.S.)
JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation executed consortium agreements to manage investment in the Louisiana Green Fuels BECCS project at Port of Columbia, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana (U.S.).
Neste premieres at Chinaplas: showcasing possibilities of bio-based and recycled materials for plastics
Together with its partners, Neste, a producer of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and renewable feedstock for polymers and chemicals, will be showcasing plastic products made with Neste RE at this year’s Chinaplas in Shanghai from April 22 to 26.
Hanwha Ocean, Amogy and Hanwha Aerospace forge partnership to decarbonize maritime sector with ammonia as a zero-emission fuel
Hanwha Ocean, Amogy and Hanwha Aerospace announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of the maritime industry through the deployment of Amogy’s zero-emission ammonia-to-power technology for ammonia-powered vessels.
BHP says it aims to receive first ammonia-fueled bulk carrier in 2026
Australia's BHP Group is planning to receive its first ammonia-fueled bulk carrier in 2026 as part of the company's plans to cut shipping emissions.
Biofuels refiner Ecoceres expects Malaysia unit to start up in second half 2025
Biofuels refiner Ecoceres is aiming to start up its Malaysia-based biofuels production unit in the second half of 2025.
- KBR to provide technology for mega-scale ammonia plant in Angola 11/25
- Indian refiners' October crude processing up over 3% y/y 11/25
- Air Liquide strengthens partnership with TotalEnergies through renewable H2 project in France 11/25
- Hexagon collaborates with Microsoft to enhance industrial operations 11/25
- China issues extra crude oil import quota to teapot refineries 11/25
- McDermott achieves ISO 50001 Certification for energy management at four fabrication yards 11/25
