Europe
Holborn awards KT - Kinetics Technology EPC contract for HVO project in Germany
KT - Kinetics Technology (Integrated E&C Solutions), also leveraging the technological know-how of NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions), has been awarded by HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie GmbH (HOLBORN) an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) project to develop an hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) complex inside the existing HOLBORN’s refinery in Hamburg, Germany.
OMV to invest €750 MM at Petrobrazi to produce sustainable fuels
OMV Petrom will invest approximately €750 MM at Petrobrazi to transform the refinery into the first major producer of sustainable fuels in the region.
Glocal Green, Norwegian Hydrogen to build large-scale bio-eMethanol facility in Norway
Ålesund-based Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen have entered into a collaboration agreement on large-scale production of what is also known as bio-e-methanol.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners announces Greengate Biogas partnership in Ireland
Under the Greengate Biogas partnership CIP, Atlas Renewables and Energex Partners will join forces to develop, construct and operate biogas plants across Ireland with a primary focus on utilizing manure as feedstock.
Huntsman inaugurates new innovation center in Belgium
Huntsman Corp. has opened a new innovation center in Tienen, Belgium, strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to its customers in the region.
Red Sea ships attacks push 47% more crude oil, fuels, refined products around Africa
Global crude oil and oil products shipments taking the long route between Asia, the Middle East and the West are up 47% since attacks began on vessels using the shorter Red Sea route.
ACHEMA 2024: A strong call for international cooperation
At the ACHEMA Opening on June 10, 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Dr. Robert Habeck, and thought leaders from the financial sector, the chemical industry and suppliers pointed out how the process industry is positioning itself within new global framework conditions. Their conclusion: The process industry is vital for the transformation of the economy and society as a whole and international cooperation is the order of the day to overcome the manifold challenges.
Glencore to supply crude to UK's Lindsey oil refinery
Global commodities trader Glencore has won a tender to supply crude oil to Prax's 113,000-bpd Lindsey oil refinery in Britain, replacing rival trader Trafigura.
TotalEnergies and Air Products sign agreement for green hydrogen to decarbonize European refineries
TotalEnergies and Air Products have signed a 15-yr agreement for the annual supply in Europe of 70,000 t of green hydrogen starting in 2030.
Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's Rostov region suspended after drone attack
The operations of the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's southern Rostov region were suspended on June 6 after a drone attack.
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