Environment
Editorial Comment: Advancing catalyst technologies and a focus on plant optimization/efficiency
For nearly 100 yr, catalysts have been used within the processing industries.
Business Trends: Tier 3 gasoline production: The value of flexibility in volatile fuel markets
Despite the forecasted trend of declining demand for transportation fuels, many markets still depend heavily on these crude oil derivatives to sustain economic activity.
Innovations
Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has released its SIHI® Boost UltraPLUS dry-running vacuum pump.
Fashion industry driving demand for green shipping, Maersk says
Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk, as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint.
Biden administration to spend $450 MM on higher-blend biofuels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $450 MM to expand the production and availability of transportation fuels that are blended with higher volumes of biofuels, the agency said.
Yara, BASF assess low-carbon blue ammonia project on US Gulf coast
Norway's Yara and chemicals giant BASF are looking into developing and building a low-carbon blue ammonia production facility in the U.S Gulf coast region, the two companies said in a joint statement.
Mexican airlines look to future SAF use
LATAM Airlines is considering issuing a so-called "green bond" as part of its sustainability strategy leading to SAF use.
Pertamina plans to start making bioethanol from sugarcane, cassava
Indonesian state energy company PT Pertamina plans to begin producing bioethanol from sugarcane and cassava this year, its CEO told a conference.
BASF Venture Capital invests in startup DePoly SA
BASF Venture Capital GmbH announced an investment in the Swiss startup DePoly SA, a sustainable plastic solutions provider developing a unique chemical recycling technology.
Kent wins FEED contract for ExxonMobil’s large-scale plastic waste advanced recycling program
Kent has been appointed as the Front-End Engineering Design contractor for potential expansion of ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling facilities.
- Ineos to shut polystyrene facility in Illinois (U.S.) by the end of the year 6/19
- How ASTM approval of methanol-to-jet accelerates SAF at scale 6/19
- EU crafts plan to give industries extra free CO2 permits this year 6/19
- PetroChina forecasts Chinese oil consumption will drop 4.9% this year 6/19
- Digital Exclusive: Water injection pump mechanical seals failure after pump shutdown 6/19
- Russian gasoline output down 25% so far in June after drone attacks on refineries 6/19
