http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Sustainable H<sub>2</sub> production through methane pyrolysis https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/hydrogen/sustainable-hsub2sub-production-through-methane-pyrolysis/ The methane (CH4) pyrolysis process [also known as CH4 cracking or turquoise hydrogen (H2) production] is a thermal (high-temperature) breakdown of CH4 into H2 gas and solid carbon. More than 20% of global oil refining capacity at risk, analysis finds https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/more-than-20-of-global-oil-refining-capacity-at-risk-analysis-finds/ More than a fifth of global oil refining capacity is at risk of closure, energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie found in analysis published, as gasoline margins weaken and the pressure to reduce carbon emissions mounts. Emirates adds SAF on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/emirates-adds-saf-on-flights-from-amsterdam-schiphol-airport/ Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, with over 2 million gallons of blended SAF to be supplied into the fueling system throughout 2024. Shipping industry faces fuel dilemma in bid to cut emissions https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/shipping-industry-faces-fuel-dilemma-in-bid-to-cut-emissions/ The shipping industry is increasingly pressured to decarbonize, yet the path to achieving net zero is complicated by unclear regulatory guidelines, particularly concerning the types of cleaner fuels large vessels should use, leaving players reluctant to commit to one less carbon-intensive fuel over another for their fleets, be it hydrogen-carriers methanol, ammonia, biodiesel, or LNG. Capture the full value of waste plastic pyrolysis oil through innovations in hydrocarbon analysis https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/special-focus-petrochemical-technologies/capture-the-full-value-of-waste-plastic-pyrolysis-oil-through-innovations-in-hydrocarbon-analysis/ Today, the world produces twice as much plastic waste as it did two decades ago, with the majority ending up in landfills, being incinerated or leaking into the environment. Global energy giants commit to accelerated transition to low-carbon future https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/global-energy-giants-commit-to-accelerated-transition-to-low-carbon-future/ At CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, Texas, executives met to network and discuss strategies for scaling technologies of the future. In a panel moderated by Atul Arya, Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global, the panelists discussed the large-scale deployment of various technologies over the next several decades, including renewables, carbon capture, utilization and storage, hydrogen and much more. Audubon launches unprecedented vapor recovery & reuse system for EPA compliance https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/audubon-launches-unprecedented-vapor-recovery-reuse-system-for-epa-compliance/ Audubon Engineering Company introduced its patented Vapor Upcycle System as a sustainable-energy solution for capturing and reusing hazardous air pollutants. A novel process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and acetic acid https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/special-focus-petrochemical-technologies/a-novel-process-for-the-oxidative-dehydrogenation-of-ethane-to-produce-ethylene-and-acetic-acid/ The authors’ company has developed a commercial chemical processa for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODH-E). By means of a heterogeneous catalyst, ethane and oxygen are selectively converted into ethylene and acetic acid, which, after separation and purification, are provided in polymer-grade and glacial quality, respectively. Cathay Pacific elevates decarbonizing aviation with new SAF target https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/cathay-pacific-elevates-decarbonizing-aviation-with-new-saf-target/ Cathay has further demonstrated its unwavering dedication to decarbonizing the aviation industry, setting a new target to improve its carbon intensity by 12% from the 2019 level by 2030 using SAF. ​ JERA, ExxonMobil to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in U.S. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/jera-exxonmobil-to-explore-development-of-hydrogen-and-ammonia-production-project-in-us/ JERA, Japan's top power generator, said it has agreed with ExxonMobil to jointly explore the development of a U.S.-based low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production project.