Europe
Haffner Energy, Bambbco partner to optimize biomass procurement for clean fuels production
The signing of this partnership will enable Haffner Energy and Bambbco to offer a turnkey solution for the production of green energy, with guaranteed feedstock availability and cost all year round. It builds on Haffner Energy’s strategy to diversify sustainable biomass procurement.
Biofrigas inks agreement to deliver infrastructure for the liquefaction of upgraded biogas
Biofrigas has signed a letter of intent with a biogas producer in Finland regarding the delivery of infrastructure for the liquefaction of upgraded biogas.
TotalEnergies to supply up to 1.5 MMt of more SAF to Air France-KLM
TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed an agreement for TotalEnergies to supply up to 1.5 MMt of more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-yr period, until 2035.
UPM Biochemicals and Södra accelerate the commercialization of innovative lignin-based solutions
UPM is growing its portfolio of sustainable lignin solutions over the past years. UPM BioPiva™ is a range of cost-effective, non-toxic and high-purity kraft lignin products used in renewable adhesives and binders as a replacement for fossil-based chemicals.
Global refiners face profit slump as new plants come online
Oil refiners in Asia, Europe and the U.S. are facing a drop in profitability to multi-year lows, marking a downturn for an industry that had enjoyed surging returns post-pandemic and underlining the extent of the current slowdown in global demand.
Three slightly injured in fire inside Greek oil refinery near Athens
Three people were slightly injured in a fire at Motor Oil's refinery west of Athens, Greece. The fire broke out on in refining units, forcing workers to evacuate as a column of black smoke poured across the evening sky.
Update: Rosneft's complaint over Schwedt stake sale unlikely to succeed
Russia's Rosneft is unlikely to succeed with its complaint against Shell's planned sale of a stake in Germany's PCK Schwedt refinery, a German court said on Wednesday, citing a preliminary assessment.
SOCAR awards NEXTCHEM two contracts to upgrade/expand Heydar Aliyev refinery in Azerbaijan
SOCAR has awarded NEXTCHEM two contracts to upgrade and expand the capacity of the Heydar Aliyev Oil refinery industrial complex in Baku, Azerbaijan.
KazMunayGas begins construction on $7.4-B polyethylene complex in Kazakhstan
KazMunayGas has begun construction on a $7.4-B, 1.25-MMtpy polyethylene plant in the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan. The project will establish an oil and gas chemical industry cluster in the country’s western region.
Germany to increase Kazakh crude oil imports, won't circumvent Russia sanctions
Germany will sign two contracts to increase oil imports from Kazakhstan for Berlin's main Schwedt oil refinery.
- Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN launch commercial licensing of the Rewind® PET process 10/22
- ProSep to deliver its Multiphase Adjustable Xtreme test units to Polish refiner 10/22
- BGEN signs five-year contract with INEOS O&P UK 10/22
- Wizz Air and Airbus to launch SAF trial ahead of EU mandates 10/22
- Four new petroleum liquids pipelines have been completed in the U.S. since 2023 10/22
- Australia fuel supplier Viva Energy's retail and refining challenges continue to hurt 10/22
