Distillation
Cerilon GTL advances engineering work, with FID scheduled for mid-2026
Cerilon announced today that it has successfully completed front-end-loading (FEL 2) for its gas-to-liquids (GTL) facility in North Dakota and is moving into front-end engineering design (FEED), the last stage before the company makes a final investment decision (FID) for its foundational GTL project.
Sulzer's MellapakEvo maximizes vapor-liquid interaction and improves liquid distribution
As industry demands grew for solutions offering higher capacity and efficiency, Sulzer responded in 1999 with its structured packing MellapakPlus. This new packing generation featured an enhanced corrugation profile, reducing liquid holdup at interfaces between packing elements and significantly boosting column capacity.
Synhelion and Pilatus launch strategic partnership to scale solar fuels
Synhelion and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd enter into a strategic cooperation with the aim of accelerating the scaling of solar fuels for aviation.
BASF researching CO2-neutral production of bio-based fumarate using bacteria found in cow stomachs
With the bacterium Basfia succiniciproducens, BASF would like to transform sugar and carbon dioxide into fumaric acid, an important intermediate for chemical production.
World’s first in-flight study of commercial aircraft using 100% sustainable aviation fuel shows significant non-CO2 emission reductions
Results from the world's first in-flight study of the impact of using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in both engines of a commercial aircraft show a reduction in soot particles and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional Jet A-1 fuel.
Consortia target Citgo's Texas refinery as auction deadline looms
Citgo Petroleum's smallest and least profitable oil refinery has been thrust into the spotlight as a potential breakout candidate ahead of next week's court auction to pay over $20 B in Venezuela-related claims.
Verde Clean Fuels awards gas-to-gasoline FEED contract to Chemex Global
The proposed project aims to utilize Verde Clean Fuels’ proprietary STG+ process to convert natural gas from Diamondback Energy’s Permian Basin operations into gasoline.
SUBLIME Energies introduces novel biogas liquefaction technology
SUBLIME Energies' new biogas liquefaction process efficiently transports and pools biogas produced by multiple farms, reducing initial investments and operating costs.
Topsoe unveils KM 111, an advanced ammonia synthesis catalyst
The KM 111 from Topsoe is an advanced ammonia synthesis catalyst that is redefining industry standards, boasting excellent efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Germany approves unrestricted sales allowances of 100% renewable diesel
With this approval, Germany is following other EU countries in which the sale of 100% renewable diesel at public fueling stations has long been permitted.
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12

