Economics
Scaling up SAF production with Fischer Tropsch technology
Johnson Matthey announced that DG Fuels has selected its award-winning Fischer Tropsch CANS technology – co-developed with bp – for DG Fuels’ first SAF plant in St. James Parish, Louisiana (U.S.).
Yokogawa upgrades the CENTUM VP integrated production control system
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the May 31, 2024 release of CENTUM™ VP R6.11.10, an enhanced version of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system that is a core product in the OpreX™ Control and Safety System family of solutions.
Biden administration's (U.S.) initial SAF subsidy model to raise climate hurdle for ethanol
The Biden administration will release a preliminary climate model for its SAF subsidy program in the coming weeks that is more restrictive than what the corn-based ethanol industry had expected.
The illusion of accuracy in analyzing plant failures
This article highlights the challenges faced by plant engineers in accurately determining damage mechanisms, discussing three common illusions of accuracy including temperature limits, reliance on single references, and confirmation bias during failure investigations.
OCP and Fortescue to partner to develop green energy, hydrogen and ammonia in Morocco
OCP Group and Fortescue Energy announced a landmark JV in Morocco which aims to supply green hydrogen, ammonia, and fertilizers to Morocco, Europe, and international markets.
Bureau Veritas awards Approval In Principle for methanol dual fuel system to Sasaki Shipbuilding
Bureau Veritas has granted an Approval in Principle to Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd for its methanol dual fuel system applied in a 9,000 DWT General Cargo Ship.
U.S. refiners and chemical manufacturers lead hydrogen production and consumption
U.S. manufacturers specializing in chemicals and petroleum refining have traditionally accounted for the largest shares of both hydrogen consumption and production, and they pay the least for it.
Optimize Carbon Capture Projects to Meet Net-Zero Targets
The race to a zero-carbon future is on, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology has a critical role to play in achieving global sustainability goals.
Vietnam's Long Son Petrochemicals Complex to commence commercial operations in Q3 2024
The Long Son Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. has confirmed that its Long Son petrochemical complex in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is set to start commercial operations in the third quarter of 2024.
Cenovus Energy pumps $1.5 B into Ohio refineries, plans expansion
Cenovus Energy commits to bolstering its operations in Ohio, with plans for a substantial injection of over $1.5 B into the region over the next half-decade.
- Brazil's Timbro to export 40% more sugar, enter ethanol market in 2024 4/24
- LG Chem denies report it will merge naphtha cracker business with Lotte Chemical 4/24
- Crude and gasoline stocks fell, distillate stocks rose last week, EIA says 4/24
- INERATEC secures state-of-the-art catalysts from Sasol for the production of sustainable e-fuels 4/24
- JX to join forces with Sumitomo at large scale SAF/BECCS project in Louisiana (U.S.) 4/24
- WestJet buys first Canadian-supplied SAF by Shell Aviation 4/23