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NextChem awarded licensing and equipment supply based on its proprietary technology for an ultra-low energy urea melt plant by Jiangsu Huachang Chemical Co.in China

Maire announces that NextChem, through its nitrogen technology licensor Stamicarbon, has been awarded licensing and equipment supply contracts for a urea melt plant in China by Jiangsu Huachang Chemical Co.

Chevron Lummus Global and Hongrun Petrochemical commission all-hydroprocessing white oil unit

Chevron Lummus Global LLC announced the successful commissioning of the world's largest white oil hydroprocessing unit for Hongrun Petrochemical Co., Ltd. in Weifang, Shandong Province, China.

India sugar industry wants more sugar used for ethanol as supply improves

The Indian sugar industry urged the government to allow more sugar to be diverted for the production of ethanol, citing improved supply after unseasonable rainfall in key cane-growing states in 2023.

Cathay welcomes the launch of the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition as co-initiator

Cathay further demonstrated today its steadfast commitment to contributing towards the decarbonization of the aviation industry and establishing itself as a sustainability leader as it proudly welcomed the successful launch of the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition as its co-initiator.

Russia struggles to sell Pacific oil, 14 tankers stuck

More than a dozen tankers loaded with 10-MM barrels of Russia's Sokol grade crude oil have been stranded off the coast of South Korea for weeks, so far unsold due to U.S. sanctions and payment issues.

Geely's e-fuels solution to a carbon neutral future

Geely's investment in green methanol technology has resulted in the development of the methanol-powered Geely Emgrand M100 Hybrid, contributing to a significant reduction in oil dependence for Guiyang's taxi fleet.

Maersk names first vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet “Ane Maersk”

The world’s first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named "Ane Maersk" at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea.

Singapore fuel oil inventories slip on lower imports, higher bunker demand

Singapore onshore inventories of residual fuel oil slipped for a second straight week on lower imports, while more demand for marine bunkers also led to a drawdown.

India expects fuel demand to grow 2.7% in the next fiscal year

India's fuel consumption is expected to rise 2.7% in the next fiscal year beginning on April 1, initial government estimates showed.

PolyU develops high-efficiency CO2 electroreduction system for reducing carbon footprint and progressing carbon neutrality goals

To combat climate change and move towards the goal of carbon neutrality, researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a durable, highly selective and energy-efficient CO2 electroreduction system that can convert CO2 into ethylene for industrial purposes to provide an effective solution for reducing CO2 emissions.