Environment
Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN launch commercial licensing of the Rewind® PET process
The project partners launched the commercialization (licensing) of the Rewind® PET process, enabling the further acceleration of the energy transition and the circular economy of plastics. Axens teams will now be able to market a complete Rewind® PET license package to their customers all over the world.
BGEN signs five-year contract with INEOS O&P UK
BGEN has announced that it has signed a five-year contract with the petrochemical manufacturer INEOS O&P UK. BGEN will provide a range of services to help INEOS optimize plant efficiency at its site in Grangemouth, Stirlingshire.
Digital Feature: WASCO’s Energy Efficiency Roadmap: Leveraging software and AI for operational excellence
This case study details how WASCO introduced an innovative Energy Efficiency Roadmap that uses proprietary simulation software and artificial intelligence to address the critical challenges of operational costs and carbon emissions in an liquified petroleum gas plant.
Shell says no impact to operations after oil leak in Bukom, Singapore
Shell said on Monday there was no impact to operations after an oil leak over the weekend from a land-based pipeline at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore on Bukom island, adding that the leak had been stopped.
Petrobras inks deal to supply Vale with fuel with renewable content
Petrobras has agreed to sell diesel with renewable content to Vale in a deal that might also include the supply of other low-carbon fuels going forward.
Analysts expect EU carbon prices to soar by 2027
Analysts expect EU carbon permit prices will soar by 2027 as policy measures shrink supply, while their forecasts for 2025 and 2026 were little changed.
Montana Renewables receives $1.44-B conditional commitment for renewable fuels and biomass energy facility
Calumet Inc. has announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has awarded a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.44 B to fund the construction and expansion of a renewable fuels facility owned by Montana Renewables LLC (MRL).
Phillips 66 hit with $604.9-MM U.S. verdict in fuel trade-secrets case
Energy company Phillips 66 owes biofuel maker Propel Fuels $604.9 MM in damages for stealing Propel's trade secrets to build up its renewable-fuel capabilities.
U.S. capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023
Capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in the U.S. during 2023, reaching 24 Bgal/yr at the start of 2024, led by a 44% increase in a category the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) calls “renewable diesel and other biofuels.”
U.S. offers conditional loan guarantees worth $3 B for two SAF projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved conditional loan guarantee commitments totaling nearly $3 B for two sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects.
- SICK and Endress+Hauser join forces in process automation 1/7
- H2 Global Energy to develop a $6-B green ammonia project in Tunisia 1/7
- Cleanova adds to its industrial filtration portfolio with acquisition of Allied Filter Systems 1/7
- Exxon sues California AG, environmental groups over attacks on recycling efforts 1/7
- Port of Açu and Yamna announce land reservation agreement for green ammonia plant in Brazil 1/7
- Canada's Suncor says oil and gas production rose in 4Q 1/7
