Europe
EU may list independent Chinese refineries in new Russia sanctions package
The Commission may propose the new package as soon as Friday after an EU delegation returns from sanctions talks in Washington.
Diesel tweaks help truckmakers hit EU climate targets
Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs)—which are almost entirely diesel-powered—account for a quarter of Europe's road transport emissions.
BASF launches the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with high water permeability
With the launch of Ultramid® H33 L, BASF is introducing the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with a high water permeability to the market.
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities could be a boon for U.S. refiners
Ukrainian attacks have shut down facilities accounting for at least 17% of Russia's oil processing capacity, or 1.1 MMbpd.
Altalto awards Maire engineering study contract for 23,000-tpy sustainable aviation fuel plant
MAIRE announced that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been awarded an engineering study contract by Altalto Ltd. based on its proprietary NX Circular gasification and NX CPO technologies for a SAF plant in Immingham, Lincolnshire, UK.
Ukraine imports Indian-origin diesel fuel after loss of key refinery
The loss of Ukrainian oil refineries this summer has forced traders to compensate with imports, purchasing diesel fuel even from India, which imports a significant portion of its crude oil from Russia, an analyst said.
Borealis invests over €100 MM in Austria to expand polymer compounding capabilities
Borealis is strengthening its position as a reliable partner for sustainable, high-performance materials with a major investment at its production location in Schwechat, Austria. The new PP compounding line is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026.
Ukraine says it attacks Russian refinery at Ryazan, oil depot at Luhansk
Ukraine attacked Russia's Ryazan oil refinery, the commander of its drone forces, Robert Brovdi, said on messaging app Telegram on Friday, as well as an oil depot in the occupied Luhansk region.
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
