Economics
N2O removal system for ammonia-fueled ships selected to receive developmental support from Japan’s Green Innovation Fund
Hitachi Zosen Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha announced that their jointly proposed "Development of N2O Reactor for an Ammonia-Fueled Ship" has been selected by the Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization as a “Next-Generation Ship Development”.
Nigeria announces reforms to lure oil and gas investment
Nigeria will offer tax credits and streamline contracting processes for new oil and gas projects, the Information Minister said, in a move by Africa's top energy producer to attract much-needed investment.
Ryanair to take additional 500 tons SAF from OMV in 2024
Following Ryanair’s purchase of 500 tons of SAF from OMV in October last, the airline has announced that it will take an additional 500 tons of SAF from OMV in 2024.
Oil prices nearly flat as market weighs Chinese demand, North America supply increase
Oil prices were little changed as markets weighed new economic data from China against increasing supply from the Western Hemisphere.
India's Hydrogen Ambitions: Powering the Future with Green Fuel
India has launched the ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023, aiming to become a global leader in the production, utilization, and export of this clean fuel.
Tecnimont awarded new petrochemical contract by Sonatrach in Algeria worth $1.1 B
Maire announced that its subsidiary Tecnimont has been awarded by Sonatrach through a tendering process an EPCC contract for a new linear alkyl benzene plant in the industrial zone of Skikda, located 350 km east of Algeria.
At least two injured in Iran's Aftab refinery incident, no deaths, state media says
At least two people were injured in an incident during a maintenance operation at the Aftab oil refinery in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Iranian state media outlets reported, citing the operating company
Ethanol's dwindling discount to gasoline could slow U.S. biofuel demand
Ethanol's smallest discount to gasoline in seven months could reduce demand for U.S. biofuels and make higher ethanol blends such as E85 less profitable.
Malaysia to monitor changes in EU curbs on palm biofuel after WTO ruling
Malaysia said it will closely monitor how the EU responds to a WTO ruling that supported the bloc's stance that biofuels causing deforestation cannot be regarded as renewables, but sought changes in how it implemented that decision.
Saudi Aramco, UAE's ADNOC in talks to invest in U.S. LNG projects
Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company are in talks to invest in U.S. LNG projects, as they step up competition with oil majors and regional rival Qatar in the booming super-chilled gas market.
- Evonik launches high performance isodewaxing catalysts for fuels and lubricants production 4/16
- BASF to increase its price for neopentylglycol in the U.S. and Canada 4/16
- AMETEK Process Instruments announces additions to next-gen quartz crystal microbalance moisture analyzer line 4/16
- Brenntag Energy Services announces designated distributorship with BASF for Keropur fuel performance additives in continental Europe 4/16
- Shell restarts crude unit at Pernis oil refinery 4/16
- Nigerian airlines threaten to halt flights over soaring jet fuel prices 4/16

