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Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry

By co-processing renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil together with fossil crude oil in its conventional oil refinery in Porvoo, Finland, Neste is able to produce a complementary type of Neste RE, a drop-in feedstock for the production of plastics and chemicals.

Technical teams inspecting Libya's Zawiya refinery after fire

Technical teams at Libya's Zawiya refinery were carrying out inspections on Monday after a fire broke out in several reservoirs the previous day. Libya's National Oil Corporation declared force majeure on Sunday after reservoirs at the Zawiya refinery were severely damaged due to ongoing clashes between armed groups in its vicinity.

Gevo and LG Chem extend agreement for bio-propylene to accelerate commercialization using Gevo ethanol-to-olefins technology

Gevo, Inc. and LG Chem, Ltd. are extending their joint development agreement to assess existing assets for deploying Gevo’s ethanol-to-olefins (ETOs) technology while accelerating commercialization activities, considering project scale and end-product markets.

bp extends GFA with ABB as supplier of automation across upstream/downstream assets

ABB has extended its relationship with bp through signing a five-year Global Frame Agreement to supply automation, electrical and telecommunications equipment across bp’s upstream and downstream assets and facilities.

Solvay to utilize biomethane to replace a portion of natural gas used at its plant in Mexico

Solvay inaugurated an advanced biodigester at its Ciudad Juarez production site in Mexico. This energy transition project will generate biomethane from organic waste processed locally, replacing part of the natural gas needed to power the site’s boiler and kiln operations.

Digital Feature: A Case Study on achieving visibility into OT cybersecurity policy compliance

This case study details how a U.S.-based Fortune 50 petroleum refiner used PAS Cyber Integrity® to improve OT cybersecurity. By automating asset inventory and vulnerability assessments, the company reduced manual processes, enhanced visibility into cyber risks and improved safety-ultimately saving millions in program costs.

Full-scale ammonia engine opens new chapter

MAN Energy Solutions has announced that the development of its liquid gas injection ammonia (ME-LGIA) engine has entered a new phase with the commencement of testing of a full-scale, two-stroke engine running on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC).

MHI Compressor delivers critical turbomachinery for Texas ethane cracker

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation (MCO-I), a leader in the design and manufacturing of compressors, steam turbines and associated auxiliaries, has successfully manufactured, tested and shipped steam turbine-driven compressor packages to Golden Triangle Polymers Co., a Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. (CPChem) and QatarEnergy joint venture, for its world-scale 2.08-MMtpy ethane cracker located in Orange County, Texas.

Reduce costs by following grab sampling best practices

Swagelok: Dixon, M.

Accurate grab sampling practices are necessary to validate the quality of chemical products with precise compositions. Operators must follow proper procedures to avoid compromising the sample. Otherwise, the result may be an inaccurate analysis of their product, leading to quality lapses and potentially costing a facility thousands of dollars in revenue.

How to select the right explosive-certified equipment for hazardous areas

Cygnus: George, D.  |  Jelly, C.  |  Wei, C. J.

When operating in a potentially explosive atmosphere, several crucial aspects must be considered. These include understanding the potential hazards and choosing the correct tools for the identified hazardous areas. The rules and regulations surrounding the use of equipment in hazardous areas are deciphered and explained within this work.