Environment
Carbon capture tops agenda at GPAE Conference 2025
Gas Processors Association Europe brings together leading specialists at annual event in Netherlands to analyze the challenges and opportunities presented by technology at heart of Europe’s decarbonization strategy
UPM Biochemicals receives triple sustainability certification for the Leuna biorefinery
UPM Biochemicals announced that its new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, has achieved ISCC PLUS, PEFC, and FSC™ chain-of-custody certifications.
Neste extends sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply to Ontario International Airport through deal with Amazon Air
Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 MMgal) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the end of 2025.
John Crane introduces versatile, next-generation dry gas sealing solution
John Crane announced the launch of the Type 93AX Coaxial Separation Seal – a next generation dry gas sealing solution engineered to help customers reduce emissions, improve equipment reliability, and lower operational costs.
Stantec partners with FuelPositive on launch of Canada’s first farmer-owned green ammonia system
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is providing technical advisory services for FuelPositive Corp.’s first demonstration system, the FP300. Located in Sperling, Manitoba, Canada, the system is designed to produce 100 metric tpy of green ammonia.
UPM and Nokian Tyres introduce first concept tire with UPM BioMotion Renewable Functional Fillers
UPM Biochemicals and Nokian Tyres, a leading developer and manufacturer of premium tires, are set for an industry first with its concept tire partly based on UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF).
Kumho Mitsui Chemicals begins operation of chlor-alkali plant using thyssenkrupp nucera technology
Kumho Mitsui Chemicals has enhanced its production process of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) by utilizing the latest generation e-BiTAC v7 electrolyzer technology from thyssenkrupp nucera. The chlor-alkali plant in Yeosu, South Korea has a capacity of 60,000 tpy
MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan
The parties will focus on business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, low-carbon technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, green hydrogen, methane emissions reduction, and biofuels.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, RITE partner to convert captured CO2 into methanol
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. and the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth have signed an agreement regarding the transfer of part of the CO2 recovered using a direct-air-capture (DAC) device. The collaboration will showcase innovative technologies that capture CO₂ from the atmosphere and transfer it to underground storage while also utilizing it for methanol production.
AFPM/API: President Trump officially overturns California (U.S.) gas car ban
Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement on today’s signing of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning EPA’s 2024 authorization of California’s ban on sales of new gas cars.

- Carbon capture tops agenda at GPAE Conference 2025 6/17
- INEOS to cease phenol production at German site, cites high European energy costs and CO2 tax policy 6/17
- Petrobras signs $892 MM in contracts to complete RNEST Train 2 refinery expansion 6/17
- China's May refinery throughput at 9-month low on plant overhauls (1) 6/17
- bp completes turnaround work at 250,000-bpd refinery in Washington (U.S.) 6/17
- Japan's Eneos restarts 77,000-bpd Kawasaki CDU after unplanned shutdown 6/17