Economics
Lummus launches upgraded Helixchanger technology
Lummus Technology announced the launch of its latest heat exchanger technology, the Helixchanger 2.0 system.
U.S. SAF production target faces cost, margin challenges
The United States' goal of rapidly ramping up production of SAF may encounter strong headwinds as producers balk at the low margins for the biofuel and some airlines flag concerns over the costly switch.
Belgium drafting new fuel quality law targeting exports to Africa
Belgium is set to shut the door on rising exports of low-quality gasoline and diesel to West Africa as it follows the Netherlands in tightening environmental rules.
API Releases Standard for the Inspection and Assessment of Refractory Linings
The American Petroleum Institute is pleased to announce the publication of Recommended Practice (RP) 982, Inspection and Assessment of Refractory Linings.
Grace expands operating UNIPOL PP technology capacity in China with Oriental Energy Co. Ltd.
W. R. Grace & Co announced that Oriental Energy Co. Ltd. has started up a new plant with Grace’s UNIPOL PP Process Technology.
John Deere invests in ClearFlame engine technologies for ethanol-powered clean engine development
John Deere announces it has made an equity investment in ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a growing start-up dedicated to the development of clean engine technology using ethanol fuel.
SATORP completes MENA region’s first conversion of used cooking oil into ISCC+ certified SAF
SATORP, platform jointly owned by Aramco and TotalEnergies, has for the first time in the region successfully converted used cooking oil through coprocessing into ISCC+ certified SAF.
U.S. airlines back ethanol industry position on aviation fuel credit
Major U.S. airlines and aviation companies joined ethanol companies to send a letter to the Biden administration backing a regulatory change that would make it easier for SAF made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for federal subsidies.
Ukraine says oil refinery hit, power lines damaged in Russian drone attack
A Russian drone attack set ablaze the Kremenchuk oil refinery in central Ukraine and knocked out power supply in three villages, while falling debris from downed drones damaged railway power lines in a nearby region.
Uganda plans to hand over exclusive petroleum supply deal to Vitol
Uganda plans to hand over exclusive rights for supply of all petroleum products to a unit of global energy trader Vitol and end a system that sources the oil products through neighboring Kenya.
- Nextchem completes acquisition of Ballestra, expanding its technology portfolio in phosphates and fertilizers 6/25
- ABB's SensyMaster flowmeter receives SIL 2 certification for use in safety-critical process applications 6/25
- INEOS Oligomers announced two new product launches across its specialty chemicals portfolio. 6/25
- Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions 6/25
- Hynfra secures critical land rights for 120,000-tpy green ammonia plant in Jordan 6/25
- Maire signs MoU to explore SAF production in Kazakhstan 6/24
