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Maersk names second vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet “Astrid Maersk” in Japan

In a ceremony held in Yokohama, Japan today, the world's second large methanol-enabled container vessel was named "Astrid Mærsk".

Singapore fuel oil stockpiles extend slide to five-week low

Singapore's onshore fuel oil stockpiles extended declines to a five-week low, although inventory levels continued to average higher compared to last month.

Sinopec starts production at 3 MMtpy PTA plant

Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant Sinopec has started production at a 3 MMtpy PTA plant in eastern Jiangsu province.

Nuberg EPC spearheads India’s largest chlor-alkali project for Adani Group

Nuberg EPC, a preeminent Indian Global EPC and turnkey project management company, announced its latest undertaking: India’s largest Chlor-Alkali project, commissioned by Mundra Petrochemical Ltd., a subsidiary of the esteemed Adani Enterprises.

Singapore’s EU ETS liabilities of $363 MM can accelerate green shipping initiatives

Singapore-registered vessels will be required to contribute a significant $363 MM share of Asian shipping’s total emissions liabilities under the EU ETS, underlining the importance of the Lion City as a key maritime hub for both global trade and decarbonization.

Yokogawa upgrades the CENTUM VP integrated production control system

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the May 31, 2024 release of CENTUM™ VP R6.11.10, an enhanced version of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system that is a core product in the OpreX™ Control and Safety System family of solutions.

Bureau Veritas awards Approval In Principle for methanol dual fuel system to Sasaki Shipbuilding

Bureau Veritas has granted an Approval in Principle to Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd for its methanol dual fuel system applied in a 9,000 DWT General Cargo Ship.

Vietnam's Long Son Petrochemicals Complex to commence commercial operations in Q3 2024

The Long Son Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. has confirmed that its Long Son petrochemical complex in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is set to start commercial operations in the third quarter of 2024.

KBR purifier ammonia technology selected by El Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals in Egypt

KBR announced that its Purifier ammonia technology was selected by Wuhuan Engineering Co. Ltd. for the expansion of El Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals’ fertilizer complex in Egypt. 

Neste and Lotte Chemical team up on renewable chemicals and plastics

Neste and South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical are teaming up to make chemicals and plastics more sustainable and will embark on a strategic collaboration to replace fossil resources with renewable raw materials in the manufacturing of chemicals and plastics.