Europe
Germany to provide 1.9 B euros for development of biofuels and e-fuels
The German Transport Ministry is providing 1.9 billion euros ($2.02 billion) for the further development and production of biofuels and e-fuels.
VPR Energy and XRG Technologies partner to halve refinery NOx emissions through new Xceed system
VPR Energy and XRG Technologies deploy new technology to halve NOx emissions from VPR’s European refinery in a world-first.
Catom’s subsidiary OK Oliecentrale to sell Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the Netherlands
Neste is partnering with Catom in the Netherlands to increase the supply and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector.
MAN Energy Solutions ships world’s largest salt bath reactors to China
MAN Energy Solutions supplies three salt-powered reactor systems for the production of biodegradable plastic to a leading Chinese chemical company.
TotalEnergies and Paprec develop the first French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film
TotalEnergies and Paprec, leader in plastic recycling in France, have signed a long-term commercial agreement to develop a French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film wastes.
Saudi Aramco and Linde Engineering to develop ammonia cracking technology
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Linde Engineering, a global leader in the production and processing of gases, announced that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop a new ammonia cracking technology.
Sulzer develops gas turbine solution for Chinese powerplant
Sulzer has developed and implemented a modular retrofit solution to help a gas turbine powerplant in Jiangsu Province, China, reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and comply with a stringent new emissions standard.
TFG Marine targets 20% bunker sales rise through expansion
TFG Marine, majority owned by commodities trader Trafigura, aims to increase its marine fuel sales volume by up to 20% this year through expansion in Africa, the UK and the Mediterranean, a senior company executive said.
Evonik introduces more sustainable polyesters for the adhesives industry with DYNACOLL eCO
With its launch of DYNACOLL eCO polyesters, Evonik is contributing to the transition from fossil to renewable resources, for which its Coating & Adhesive Resins business line is pursuing the mass balance approach. The new line of polyesters enables cost-effective and rapid change of production on a large scale, helping to meet Evonik’s environmental and sustainability targets.
Crimea bridge restrictions strands liquefied petroleum gas cargoes
Several tankers loaded with liquefied petroleum gas have been unable to cross under Russia's Crimea bridge due to security restrictions, prompting suppliers to use other routes out of Russia.
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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
