Greenhouse Gases
Nextchem (Maire) awarded licensing/process design package for H2 unit in Vietnam
Nextchem (Maire) awarded licensing and process design package to upgrade BSR's hydrogen production unit in Vietnam, based on its proprietary NX Reform technology.
BASF expands its sustainable polyamide portfolio with products with reduced and net-zero CO2 footprints
With Ultramid® LowPCF [reduced carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint/product carbon footprint (PCF**)] and Ultramid® ZeroPCF* [CO2 footprint of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions], BASF has launched two new product variants within its polyamide value chain in Europe.
bp abandons goal to cut oil output, resets strategy
bp has abandoned a target to cut oil and gas output by 2030 as CEO Murray Auchincloss scales back the firm's energy transition strategy to regain investor confidence.
Nextchem signs agreement with KazMunayGaz for SAF project in Kazakhstan
NEXTCHEM and KazMunayGas-Aero have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing energy transition initiatives, leveraging on NEXTCHEM’s proprietary technology portfolio and process engineering capabilities.
Eni may sell more stakes in renewable, biofuel units retaining majority
Italy's Eni will decide about additional stake sales in its renewable and biofuel units, its CEO said, keeping in mind that it wants to list them on the stock market and retain the majority of their capital.
Trammo, Elengy sign MoU for low-carbon ammonia import terminal in France
The project involves the redevelopment of part of Elengy’s Fos Tonkin LNG terminal site into a low-carbon ammonia import terminal, including the construction of a 30,000-m3 ammonia storage tank. The new terminal will be capable of receiving 200,000 metric tpy of low-carbon ammonia.
GAIL, AM Green sign MoU for jointly developing renewable energy and green chemical projects
GAIL (India) Limited and AM Green B.V. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to focus on the long-term supply of carbon dioxide for eMethanol production and the exploration of hybrid renewable energy project across India.
Borouge partners with Inion Pipes Industry to support circular economy with recycled polyolefins
Borouge Plc., a leading petrochemical company known for its innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, today announced the signing of an AED20-MM ($5.45-MM) agreement with Union Pipes Industry (UPI), a leading UAE-based manufacturer, to supply UPI with 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene that will be used to produce customized pallets for Borouge’s logistics operations.
Digital Feature: E-methanol: Benefits, process, challenges and a novel technology to produce fuel
Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Andrew Symes, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, OXCCU, to discuss the production, benefits and challenges of e-methanol, as well as a novel, one-set process to produce it.
Regulators approve Cerilon's $3.2-B GTL plant in North Dakota (U.S.)
North Dakota utility regulators have approved a $3.2-B gas-to-liquids plant project by Canadian company Cerilon, to be built near Trenton in Williams County. The plant will convert natural gas into higher-value products like diesel fuel and lubricants.
- Nigeria signs deal to supply gas to proposed $3.5-B petrochemical plant 10/14
- China oil imports fall from a year ago for fifth month, newest refinery starts up 10/14
- Update: Hours-long toxic gas leak at Pemex oil refinery near Houston far exceeded legal limit 10/14
- Orlen's Lithuanian Mazeikiai oil refinery undergoing October maintenance 10/14
- Singapore marine fuel sales down for second month in Sept., though biofuels climb 10/14
- Digital Feature: Delivering the next-generation workforce by harnessing AI to propel chemical engineering into the future 10/11