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INEOS completes purchase of LyondellBasell's EO&D facility in Bayport, Texas (U.S.)
INEOS Oxide and LyondellBasell completed the sale of LyondellBasell’s ethylene oxide and derivatives (EO&D) business and associated production facilities located in Bayport, Texas to INEOS.
ACC responds to U.S. EPA's final risk management rule for methylene chloride
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final risk management rule for methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Topsoe awarded contract to support FEED study for new low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana (U.S.)
Topsoe will license its SynCOR Ammonia™ technology to CF Industries for a low-carbon ammonia project in Louisiana (U.S.).
ClearSign Technologies receives burner contract for California (U.S.) refinery
ClearSign Technologies announced the receipt of two purchase orders for detailed engineering of burners for a California refinery.
India receives fuel oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt
A ship controlled by U.S.-sanctioned Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot discharged fuel oil at a western Indian port indicating a resumption in the use of SCF vessels to supply Moscow's key market after a brief halt.
Biden administration (U.S.) to release SAF tax credit model
The Biden administration (U.S.) is expected to release a climate model for its SAF subsidy program, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Business Trends: Global chemicals industry outlook for 2024
After a challenging end to 2022, many in the chemical industry anticipated a modest rebound in production in 2023. However, by mid-2023, several chemical companies significantly lowered their expectations.
Vitol to charter supertankers from U.S. to Nigeria's Dangote refinery
Commodities trader Vitol has agreed to charter two supertankers to deliver crude oil to Nigeria's giant Dangote refinery from the U.S. in May, according to a shipping source and fixtures data.
Refiner Valero beats profit estimates on resilient demand, tight supplies
Refiner Valero Energy beat first-quarter profit estimates, benefiting from sustained demand as supplies remained tight due to disruptions in Russia and maintenance work at U.S. refineries.
Diamond Green Diesel approves a SAF project at Port Arthur, Texas (U.S.)
Valero Energy Corporation and Darling Ingredients Inc. announced that the companies have made the final investment decision on a SAF project at the DGD Port Arthur (U.S.) plant, which is owned and operated by Diamond Green Diesel Holdings LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between Valero and Darling.
- Vertex Energy pauses renewable diesel output to switch back to fossil fuels, citing macroeconomic woes 5/10
- Citgo Petroleum reports Q1 profit of $410 MM 5/10
- Golden Pass LNG in discussions with contractor, may delay startup 5/10
- SAFFiRE Renewables biofuel pilot plant to be developed in Kansas 5/10
- EBRD backs Ukraine's green biofuels project with €60-MM loan 5/10
- Russia's refined oil product exports to Singapore to hit highest this year in May 5/10
