Naphtha
Aster Chemicals to increase Singapore refining capacity after acquiring splitter stake
Aster Chemicals and Energy intends to increase its crude processing capacity at its refining site in Singapore to more than 300,000 bpd, after buying a stake of more than 50% in a condensate splitter unit.
Algeria launches $7-B investment plan to expand hydrocarbon processing
Algeria has allocated a $7-B investment portfolio for major industrial projects aimed at increasing the conversion rate of hydrocarbons into higher value-added products from 32% to 50% in the next 5 yr.
GreenSinnergy, Axens sign MoU to advance SAF projects in Argentina and Latin America
GreenSinnergy GmbH, a company specialized in green project developments, and Axens, a global provider of technologies and services for the production of cleaner fuels, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Argentina and across Latin America.
USA BioEnergy secures long-term feedstock supply for $2.8-B SAF refinery in Texas (U.S.)
USA BioEnergy (USABE) has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions (LP) outlining the parties’ plans to enter a long-term supply agreement for sustainably sourced wood fiber to support operations at USAB’s planned Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF) biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The advanced biorefinery will require raw wood feedstocks for the production of renewable fuel. Once finalized, the agreement would provide for up to 2.2 MMtpy of woody biomass for an initial term of 20 yr.
Lotte Chemical Titan signs contract to buy naphtha from Aramco Trading Singapore
Malaysia's Lotte Chemical Titan has signed a three-year contract to buy naphtha from Aramco Trading Singapore starting in July 2025 and running to June 2028, the company said.
Lotte Chemical Indonesia agrees 10-year ethylene supply deal with Asahimas Chemical
Lotte Chemical Corp's $3.9-B large-scale petrochemical plant in Indonesia has signed a 10-year ethylene supply contract with PT Asahimas Chemical.
Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins—Part 2
Part 1 of this article appeared in the February issue. Part 2 here will explore the role of FCC and hydrocracking in crude-to-chemicals and the challenge of cracked feeds, among other topics.
Russia ramps up oil products supplies to Indonesia
Russia is ramping up shipments of oil products to Indonesia as Moscow seeks to expand new markets for its exports in the wake of Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's Novatek plans condensate processing complex in Murmansk
Russian energy company Novatek plans to build a complex in Murmansk to process and ship stable gas condensate.
Taiwan's Formosa cuts refinery run rate to 68% on planned maintenance
Taiwan's Formosa Petrochemical Corp. is operating its refinery at 68% capacity this month, or about 370,000 bpd, down from 70% in March due to planned maintenance on one of its refining units.
- Air Canada and Airbus launch joint initiative to scale domestic Canadian SAF 8/3
- Purdue Biofuels Consortium to bring biodiesel and ethanol blends to diesel engines 8/3
- Opinion: Iran war ushers in oil refining golden era—it won’t last 8/3
- bp completes sale of Gelsenkirchen refinery as overhaul continues 8/3
- Anton Paar launches Autosorb 3300: An advanced flow chemisorption analysis for catalyst characterization 7/31
- China's MIIT recognizes DODGEN melt crystallization technology for 72% energy reduction in ethylene carbonate purification 7/31
