Refining
Verbio commences biorefinery conversion project in Indiana (U.S.)
Verbio has begun converting its South Bend ethanol plant into a cutting-edge biorefinery. With a groundbreaking ceremony, Verbio aims to integrate renewable natural gas (RNG) and bioethanol production through innovative methods.
India's use of crude tankers to export diesel slows in May
Indian refiners' use of crude oil vessels to ship refined fuels such as diesel to key European markets has diminished in May after volumes neared two-year high levels last month.
Russia lifts petrol export ban to get rid of surplus fuel
Russia has saturated the domestic market with fuel, which is why it decided to lift a ban on gasoline exports to get rid of surplus.
Ohmium selected to provide electrolyzers for green H2 at the INA Rijeka refinery in Croatia
Ohmium International was selected to equip the first green H2 project in Croatia with a PEM electrolyzer.
Belgium tightens fuel export specifications
The Belgian government plans to publish a royal decree that tightens the minimum specifications of motor fuel exports quality.
px Group and Hydrogen Solutions to accelerate the development of low-carbon, renewable fuels in Europe
px Group has developed a partnership with Hydrogen Solutions (HYDS), a leading Norwegian company specializing in developing, building and operating green hydrogen production plants. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of low-carbon, renewable fuels and power in Europe.
Vietnam's Binh Son refinery plans new share issue to fund $1.5-B expansion
Vietnam's Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical said it plans to issue new shares as part of its efforts to fund a $1.5-B project to expand and upgrade its Dung Quat refinery.
Artificial intelligence for engineering a better tomorrow—Part 2
Part 1 of this article—published in the April issue —explored the importance and application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the domain of advanced process design and engineering. Part 2 focuses on the use of AI for autocorrecting engineering drawings.
A multi-objective optimization study for an integrated oil refinery-petrochemical plant—Part 1
The study of the ideal integration of an oil refinery and an ethylene production facility has regained interest due to the rising costs of crude oil and its derivatives. This study proposes a multi-objective optimization approach that maximizes the net profit and production of ethylene and propylene in an integrated plant.
Digital transformation shapes the oil and gas industry: Achieving unparalleled growth and operational efficiency
The oil and gas industry is facing numerous challenges that are impacting its profitability and future growth.
- John Cockerill, Johnson Matthey and ETFuels partner for 120,000-tpy Texas (U.S.) e-methanol project 12/24
- Saudi Arabia was top buyer of Russian fuel oil and VGO in November 12/23
- Digital Exclusive (sponsored): NXRe™: A novel recycling technology to support the plastics industry in creating efficient and effective circular value chains 12/22
- Portugal's Galp plans to start producing biofuels in 2026 12/20
- Prax and Shell call off deal on stake in PCK Schwedt oil refinery 12/20
- Nigeria's Dangote Refinery hits 85% refining capacity 12/20
