Europe
CNOOC, Shell JV sign $5.6-B agreement to expand ethylene plant in China
CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Ltd signed a framework agreement worth $5.6-B with China’s Huizhou city government to expand its ethylene project in the city.
Portugal's EDP to stick with EV charging target after EU e-fuel compromise
Portugal's largest utility, EDP, said a compromise by the European Commission to allow the sale of cars running on e-fuels after 2035 would not impact the company’s target to roll out electric vehicle charging stations.
With strict targets looming, European aviation races to make green fuel
Energy giant Repsol has bought into Europe's drive for green jet fuel but believes the $217-MM plant it is building in southeast Spain faces a bumpier ride than if it was on the other side of the Atlantic.
French strikes keep record crude volumes on the water, crash storage levels
French strike action has led to record amounts of crude and condensate sitting idly offshore while the country's crude stocks have plummeted.
Evonik Catalysts invests in capacity expansion to support Activated Nickel Catalysts market
Evonik Catalysts is fully on track to expand its production capacities for activated nickel powder catalysts marketed under the KALCAT and Metalyst brands at its production sites in Germany, and India.
Shell publishes reports on Sustainability, Climate & Energy Transition Lobbying and Payments to Governments
Shell plc has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, its 2022 Climate and Energy Transition Lobbying Report and its 2022 Payments to Governments Report.
Preem performs successful productions tests of Enviro’s recovered pyrolysis oil
Scandinavian Enviro Systems has been informed that the fuel company Preem has performed successful production tests of the recovered pyrolysis oil that Enviro recently supplied.
ADNOC to explore low carbon ammonia value chain in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia
ADNOC announced today that it will explore opportunities to support the climate-neutral transformation of industry through the creation of a low-carbon ammonia value chain with state government and industry representatives in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia.
German transport minister 'optimistic' EU e-fuels stand-off will be resolved
Germany's transport minister on Friday said he was optimistic a dispute between Berlin and Brussels over the future of combustion engine cars running on e-fuels was close to resolution, though some questions still needed clarifying.
Investors urge European chemical makers to take action on emissions
Investors managing more than $4 T in assets have told European chemical companies they must set out a path to move away from fossil fuels, saying that the sector's role in greenhouse gas emissions has been overlooked.
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- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
