Asia/Pacific
U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports
The U.S. EIA forecast U.S. ethane exports will decrease by 80,000 bpd this year and by 177,000 bpd in 2026 because of new licensing requirements U.S. exports of ethane to China.
Indian refiners cancel palm oil orders for July-September as prices surge
Indian refiners cancelled orders for 65,000 metric tons of crude palm oil (CPO) scheduled for delivery from July to September following a sudden surge in benchmark Malaysian prices.
China's May refinery throughput at 9-month low on plant overhauls (1)
China's crude oil throughput declined by 1.8% in May from a year earlier to the lowest level since August, official data showed on Monday, as maintenance at both state-owned and independent refineries curbed operations.
Japan's Eneos restarts 77,000-bpd Kawasaki CDU after unplanned shutdown
Japan's largest refiner, Eneos Corp, restarted the 77,000-bpd No.3 crude distillation unit at its Kawasaki refinery near Tokyo
Andigreen and Data Pioneer Solutions to deliver integrated renewable fuel solutions in North America and Japan
Andigreen, the renewable-feedstock subsidiary of Andino Holdings LLC, and Data Pioneer Solutions, LLC (DPS) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end decarbonization solution for refineries in North America and Japan.
Kumho Mitsui Chemicals begins operation of chlor-alkali plant using thyssenkrupp nucera technology
Kumho Mitsui Chemicals has enhanced its production process of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) by utilizing the latest generation e-BiTAC v7 electrolyzer technology from thyssenkrupp nucera. The chlor-alkali plant in Yeosu, South Korea has a capacity of 60,000 tpy
MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan
The parties will focus on business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, low-carbon technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, green hydrogen, methane emissions reduction, and biofuels.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, RITE partner to convert captured CO2 into methanol
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. and the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth have signed an agreement regarding the transfer of part of the CO2 recovered using a direct-air-capture (DAC) device. The collaboration will showcase innovative technologies that capture CO₂ from the atmosphere and transfer it to underground storage while also utilizing it for methanol production.
Yara Clean Ammonia supports groundbreaking ammonia bunkering pilot in Pilbara (Australia)
Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) announced its key role in a landmark maritime decarbonization initiative led by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD). The successful completion of the first-ever ship-to-ship transfer (STS) of ammonia at anchorage in Western Australia marks a major milestone in paving the way for ammonia as a viable marine fuel.
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.
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