Refining
Sasol and Topsoe create JV to develop sustainable aviation fuel
Sasol and Topsoe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to establish a 50/50 JV in 2023 to develop sustainable aviation fuel solutions.
Chinese refining utilization dropped in 2022: The first time since 2000
In 2022, Chinese refiners processed less crude oil than they did in 2021, which was the first year-over-year decrease in processing according to data going back to 2000.
Technip Energies awarded FEED contract for Arcadia eFuels' project
Technip Energies has been awarded a FEED contract by Arcadia eFuels for the world’s first commercial eFuels facility for sustainable aviation fuels.
U.S. jet fuel shortage drives airline costs higher
Resurgent passenger aviation following the coronavirus pandemic has created shortages of jet fuel, pushing up airlines’ operating costs and fares.
Germany relaxes restrictions to expedite sale of Rosneft's stake in the Schwedt refinery
Germany plans to adjust its Energy Security Act to allow a quick sale of Russian energy group Rosneft's stake in the Schwedt refinery without the need for prior nationalization.
Kazakhstan to supply 100,000 tons of oil in March to the PCK Schwedt refinery in Germany
Kazakhstan will supply 100,000 tons of oil via Russia's Druzhba pipeline to Germany in March for the PCK Schwedt refinery.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies to increase pricing of catalyst products globally
Shell Catalysts & Technologies (SC&T) announces a global price increase of its refining and chemical catalyst products lines.
Kazakhstan increased oil exports bypassing Russia in 2022
Kazakhstan, the world's largest landlocked country, increased oil exports that bypassed Russia last year, but was still heavily reliant on supply channels via its neighbor.
Key considerations for the optimum design of a hot oil system
In the hydrocarbon processing industry, where direct heating is not possible, a heat transfer medium is used. Steam has traditionally been the preferred heating medium.
A scalable mechanical integrity program to accelerate the energy transition—Mobile, visual and dynamic
As asset integrity and reliability managers, risk-based inspection (RBI) and corrosion analysts, and inspectors and contract inspection firms across asset-intensive industries look to optimize their mechanical integrity programs, there is a paradigm shift to implement a comprehensive, scalable and sustainable fixed-equipment reliability program to meet increasing reliability demands.
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- Brazil to start tests for diesel blend containing 20% biofuel in May 4/24
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- U.S.: Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs 4/24
