Project Management
2022 SAF production increases 200%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that SAF production will reach at least 300 MM liters in 2022—a 200% increase on 2021 production of 100 MM liters.
Oman's OQ, Kuwait Petroleum International and SABIC plan petrochemicals complex
Oman's state energy company OQ has signed an agreement to develop a petrochemicals complex in the Duqm economic zone with Kuwait Petroleum International and Saudi Basic Industries Corp.
API, AMEXHI and IOGP renew MoU to strengthen collaboration in Gulf of Mexico
The MoU establishes a stronger partnership and coordination among the three associations, including joint forums.
Tanker rates for refined petroleum products reach multiyear highs during 2022 (1)
Rates for petroleum product tankers that carry low-sulfur petroleum products, including refined petroleum products such as motor gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and naphtha, reached multiyear highs this summer.
Strike action to resume at Exxon Mobil’s UK Fawley oil refinery in January
Strike action at Exxon Mobil’s 270,000 bpd Fawley oil refinery in southern England is set to resume on Jan. 9, a GMB union spokesperson said this week.
ADNOC Acquires 24.9% Stake in OMV
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Mubadala announced a transaction involving OMV, a global energy and chemicals group, headquartered and listed in Vienna, Austria.
Lummus to provide digitalization services to Zhangzhou CHIMEI Chemical Company
Lummus Technology announced it has been awarded a contract by Zhangzhou CHIMEI Chemical Co. Ltd. for digitalization services at their petrochemical facility in Gulei, Fujian Province, China.
Topsoe is technology partner in Europe's largest green-fuel project for shipping
Ørsted takes final investment decision to build Europe’s largest production facility, FlagshipONE, for green fuel for the shipping industry.
India may split planned mega refinery to various sites
India is considering building several refineries instead of a single mega plant planned with Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), due to challenges in acquiring land.
Rockwell Automation partners with Fortinet to secure operational technology environments
Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced that Fortinet integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, has joined the PartnerNetwork Program as a Gold Technology Partner.
- US appeals court upholds biofuel blending mandates for 2020-2022 5/14
- SunGas Renewables, C2X partner to expand green methanol production capacity in North America 5/14
- HIF Global secures nearly $165-MM in investments to develop eFuels 5/14
- Ethylene downcycle puts nearly 25% of capacity at risk of closure 5/14
- GCC industry leaders solidify commitment toward plastic circularity 5/14
- ADNOC delivers first bulk shipment of CCS-enabled, low-carbon ammonia to Japan 5/14
