Environment
Operations at damaged Russian fuel complex seen resuming within weeks
Russian energy company Novatek is likely to resume large-scale operations at its Ust-Luga processing complex and Baltic Sea terminal within weeks, following a suspected drone attack seen disrupting naphtha flows to Asia
Biden administration taking heat from all sides over Louisiana LNG project
The Biden administration faces mounting pressure over whether to approve a massive new Louisiana LNG export project, with environmentalists saying the facility would undermine U.S. climate goals and business interests arguing it is essential for global energy security.
Pemex runs Deer Park, TX (U.S.) refinery at 80% capacity amid winter storm
Pemex’s Deer Park, Texas refinery was operating at 80% of its 312,500 bpd capacity, said people familiar with plant operations.
Plastic pyrolysis oils as feedstock for steam crackers: Opportunities and challenges—Part 1
Plastic waste is a global challenge. Today, only a minimal amount of plastic waste is recycled, mostly mechanically.
Riding the wave of transition to a sustainable chemical industry
The chemical industry has shown resilience in addressing economic turbulence and supply chain disruptions after the COVID 19 pandemic.
Nine steps for effective preparation of planned shutdowns—Part 1
Planned shutdowns (SDs) are critical events that can significantly impact production and expenditures. Poor planning and preparation can directly affect the success of any SD, making attention to detail imperative.
Hydrocarbon process industrial water reuse: Qualifying the ins and outs for optimum results
Water reuse within a particular industrial facility is not a new idea. Power industry facilities operating in arid areas have been designed to be “zero liquid discharge” (ZLD) for more than 20 yr.
Achieve water authority compliance with automated wastewater treatment for industrial facilities with cooling towers
U.S. industrial facilities with cooling towers must meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local wastewater requirements for effluent, including those under the Clean Water Act. Failing to do so can result in severe fines that quickly escalate.
Innovations: New AI-powered carbon emissions management software
GE Vernova’s Digital business has released its CERius™, a carbon emissions management software designed to help energy companies progress toward their net-zero goals using data precision and abatement planning capabilities.
Norsk e-Fuel closes e-fuels agreements with Norwegian Air Shuttle and Cargolux
Norsk e-Fuel achieved key partnership milestones by finalizing substantial agreements for offtake and investment, securing commitments from international airlines Norwegian Air Shuttle and Cargolux Airlines International S.A. to purchase fossil-free aviation fuel.
- Borouge reaffirms commitment to local manufacturing with new industry supply agreements 1/10
- Update: Turkey's Izmir refinery now expects to restart crude unit in Feb, IIR says 1/10
- Pertamina unit to produce ISCC-certified SAF in 1Q 1/10
- WTO panel largely backs EU in palm oil case against Indonesia 1/10
- Howard Energy Partners acquires ethylene pipeline from EPIC Midstream Holdings 1/10
- U.S. to impose further sanctions on Russian oil fleet and traders 1/10
