http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Emirates adds SAF on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/emirates-adds-saf-on-flights-from-amsterdam-schiphol-airport/ Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, with over 2 million gallons of blended SAF to be supplied into the fueling system throughout 2024. Shipping industry faces fuel dilemma in bid to cut emissions http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/shipping-industry-faces-fuel-dilemma-in-bid-to-cut-emissions/ The shipping industry is increasingly pressured to decarbonize, yet the path to achieving net zero is complicated by unclear regulatory guidelines, particularly concerning the types of cleaner fuels large vessels should use, leaving players reluctant to commit to one less carbon-intensive fuel over another for their fleets, be it hydrogen-carriers methanol, ammonia, biodiesel, or LNG. Japan's Idemitsu, Mitsui Chemicals may consolidate ethylene plants in Chiba http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/japans-idemitsu-mitsui-chemicals-may-consolidate-ethylene-plants-in-chiba/ Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsui Chemicals plan to consolidate their ethylene complexes in Chiba near Tokyo as the industry is under pressure from competition with China. Nozomi Networks extends partnership with Yokogawa to deliver OT and IoT security services worldwide http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/nozomi-networks-extends-partnership-with-yokogawa-to-deliver-ot-and-iot-security-services-worldwide/ Nozomi Networks Inc. announced it has extended its partnership with Yokogawa Electric Corporation, to address global demand for managed security services and solutions designed to holistically satisfy the unique OT and IoT cybersecurity requirements of process manufacturers. Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery could accelerate European sector's decline http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-could-accelerate-european-sectors-decline/ Nigeria's giant Dangote oil refinery could bring to an end a decades-long gasoline trade from Europe to Africa worth $17 B a year, heaping pressure on European refineries already at risk of closure from heightened competition. Global energy giants commit to accelerated transition to low-carbon future http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/global-energy-giants-commit-to-accelerated-transition-to-low-carbon-future/ At CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Texas, executives met to network and discuss strategies for scaling technologies of the future. In a panel moderated by Atul Arya, Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global, the panelists discussed the large-scale deployment of various technologies over the next several decades, including renewables, carbon capture, utilization and storage, hydrogen and much more. Audubon launches unprecedented vapor recovery & reuse system for EPA compliance http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/audubon-launches-unprecedented-vapor-recovery-reuse-system-for-epa-compliance/ Audubon Engineering Company introduced its patented Vapor Upcycle System as a sustainable-energy solution for capturing and reusing hazardous air pollutants. Koch Modular to expand state-of-the-art pilot plant in Houston, TX (U.S.) http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/koch-modular-to-expand-state-of-the-art-pilot-plant-in-houston-tx-us/ Koch Modular announced the expansion of its Houston, Texas (U.S.) pilot plant which will improve Koch Modular's analytical lab and testing capabilities to address customers' demand in industries spanning chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, biotech, food, flavor and fragrance. Dow introduces new polyolefin elastomer-based leather alternative for the automotive market http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/dow-introduces-new-polyolefin-elastomer-based-leather-alternative-for-the-automotive-market/ Dow has formulated a breakthrough option of polyolefin elastomers based artificial leather - a solution to address the automotive industry’s need to shift towards increasingly animal-free product alternatives to leather. Vietnam's largest refinery to boost operating capacity by 15%-20% http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/vietnams-largest-refinery-to-boost-operating-capacity-by-15-20/ Vietnam's largest refinery Nghi Son said it will boost its operating capacity by 15% to 20% in order to ensure stable supplies.