Greenhouse Gases
Baghdad waste-to-energy project marks a step towards a more sustainable future with SUS ENVIRONMENT support
The project has a designed processing capacity of 3,000 tons per day, with 3 incineration lines, and is equipped with a 100-MW steam turbine generator set.
JFE Steel, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, Mitsubishi Chemical to develop a carbon recycling supply chain at Mizushima Complex
JFE Steel Corp., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning a demonstration project at the Mizushima Complex (Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture).
Alfa Laval secures first contract for ammonia fuel supply system, a milestone in maritime decarbonization
Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, which will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime.
European Energy produces first eMethanol at Kassø
European Energy has successfully produced the first eMethanol at the Kassø Power-to-X facility. The methanol was produced in the first methanol line out of two at the facility and was achieved using biogenic CO2 sourced locally at the Biogas facility in Tønder.
Horisont has signed non-binding ammonia offtake term sheet for the Barents Blue project
Horisont Energi has passed a new milestone for the Barents Blue project by signing a term-sheet (non-binding) with a European energy group for ammonia sales from the planned clean ammonia plant in Northern Norway.
ABB signs agreement with Dow as the automation partner to support Path2Zero ethylene complex in Canada
ABB has signed a Leveraged Procurement Agreement to support as the automation partner for Dow’s Path2Zero project at Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, Canada.
LNG retrofits surge as maritime industry seeks short-term carbon reduction solutions
A surprising development in 2024 was the resurgence of LNG retrofits as shipowners sought immediate carbon reductions to navigate regulatory requirements. More than 305 LNG-fueled ships were ordered last year, accounting for approximately 14% of newbuilding orders, significantly outpacing methanol and ammonia alternatives.
U.S. Congress kills Biden-era methane fee on oil, gas producers
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted on a resolution that would overturn the Biden administration's proposed fee on methane emissions, one of the previous Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA’s) final measures to force big oil and gas producers to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas.
Nextchem to provide technology for Pacifico Mexinol's ultra-low carbon methanol plant (Mexico)
When it initiates operation in 2028, Pacifico Mexinol's facility is expected to be the largest single ultra-low carbon methanol facility in the world, producing approximately 350,000 tpy of green methanol and 1.8 MMtpy of blue methanol from natural gas with carbon capture.
Eni to use Nextchem's gasification technology to produce circular methanol and hydrogen
MET Development (MAIRE), Eni and Iren Ambiente have started the permitting process for an innovative circular methanol and hydrogen production plant at Eni’s refinery in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Pavia), Italy. The plant will have capacity of up to 110,000 tpy of methanol and up to 1,500 tpy of hydrogen
- IRPC extends abstracts deadline following strong industry interest 4/7
- Update: IATA airlines chief warns aviation industry falling behind on net-zero 4/7
- Improved recycling of plastic from packaging waste 4/7
- India not to raise petrol, diesel retail prices despite tax hike 4/7
- China teapot oil refiners improve run rates but demand woes, sanctions weigh 4/7
- U.S. refiners' shares hit near 2-yr lows as Trump tariffs spur fuel demand fears 4/7
