Petrochemicals
Lummus and KMG to establish digital center of excellence in Kazakhstan
The center will serve as a hub for technology transfer and workforce development, providing advanced training, enhancing technical skills, improving industrial safety and strengthening operational excellence for Kazakhstan's growing petrochemical sector.
John Cockerill and Axens launch the NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology
The NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology leverages John Cockerill’s expertise in multiple hearth furnaces and Axens’ operational insights, enabling large-scale torrefaction of residues for optimal BioTfueL® feedstock.
UK sanctions Russia's Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet
Lukoil and Rosneft were designated under Britain's Russia sanctions laws for what London described as their role in supporting the Russian government. They are subject to an asset freeze, director disqualification, transport restrictions, and a ban on British trust services.
Cognite to unleash next-gen industrial AI with NVIDIA
Cognite, a global leader in industrial AI, has announced that the Cognite Industrial AI and Data Platform, which includes Cognite Atlas AI™ and Cognite Data Fusion®, is now integrated with NVIDIA accelerated computing and software to unlock new levels of efficiency, intelligence and innovation for asset-heavy industries.
- Valero Energy Q4 profit beats estimates; shares surge 1/30
- Dow launches "Transform to Outperform" to raise the competitive industry benchmark for productivity and growth to enable improved returns 1/30
- Russian oil refineries' peak maintenance expected in January and September 1/30
- U.S. lifts some Venezuela sanctions to ease oil sales 1/30
- Keppel, Aster plan sustainable aviation fuel project in Singapore 1/30
- Boeing, Israel's Technion to develop sustainable aviation fuel, as sector grapples with 2050 goal 1/30

