Environment
Industry leaders, investors excited over grand opening of LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels
LanzaJet joined government officials, industry leaders, and investors to celebrate the grand opening of LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia.
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.
Russia may cut naphtha exports by third after fires
Russia will likely cut exports of naphtha by some 127,500 - 136,000 bpd, or around a third of its total exports, after fires disrupted operations at refineries on the Baltic and Black Seas.
Guinea plans to replace blast-hit oil terminal in 2024
Guinea is studying proposals to build a new oil terminal in the capital Conakry within the next six to 12 months following an explosion in December that severely damaged its main storage facility.
New IMI electrolyzer boosts University of Sheffield’s development of SAF
The University of Sheffield has successfully bolstered its efforts to decarbonize the aviation industry by increasing its green hydrogen production capacity, following the successful commissioning of a new polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyzer.
Mabanaft and TUI Cruises sign MoU for the supply of methanol
Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TUI Cruises, one of the leading cruise operators, to supply green methanol in the future.
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.
Solvay Peroxides in Finland to reduce its transportation carbon footprint
Solvay is partnering with transportation providers Kiitosimeon and Adams Logistics to reduce the carbon footprint of its facility in Voikkaa, Finland.
Topsoe selected as technology provider for Preem’s renewable fuels plant in Sweden
Topsoe signed a licensing and engineering agreement with Preem, Sweden’s largest fuel company, to produce SAF and renewable diesel, using Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology.
BASF and Inditex make a breakthrough in textile-to-textile recycling with loopamid
BASF and Inditex announced a breakthrough in their efforts for boosting recyclability in the textile industry with the launch of loopamid, a polyamide 6 made from 100 percent textile waste,
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- Global refinery capacity totaling 3.6 MM bpd at high-risk of closure 3/28
- More than 20% of global oil refining capacity at risk, analysis finds 3/28
- SABIC Fujian Petrochemicals advances major ethylene project with Lummus technologies and services 3/28
- Singapore fuel oil stockpiles slip to two-week low 3/28
- Sri Lanka minister says Sinopec to start work on refinery by June 3/28