Americas
Neste partners with Hightowers Petroleum to offer renewable diesel in U.S.
Neste and Hightowers Petroleum have formed a strategic partnership to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel to customers in the Midwest U.S.
Petrobras CEO replacement being discussed by Brazilian officials
Officials in the Brazilian government have been discussing a possible replacement of the CEO of state-run oil company Petrobras, as they are unhappy with the firm's direction.
CVR Energy to pay $23 MM for excess pollution from Kansas (U.S.) refinery
CVR Energy has agreed to pay more than $23 MM for emitting excess sulfur dioxide (SO2) from its petroleum refinery in Coffeyville, Kansas, in a settlement announced by the U.S. Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Venezuelan natural gas cooperation could lead to increased LNG and petrochemical exports
Venezuela is working with Shell and the National Gas Co. of Trinidad and Tobago to develop an offshore natural gas field that could boost LNG and petrochemical exports.
Two men convicted in U.S. of trying to sell Iranian petroleum
A U.S. jury has convicted two Texas men of trying to sell Iranian petroleum in violation of sanctions imposed by Washington and of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
TotalEnergies Texas (U.S.) FCC work to continue to late November
A planned overhaul of the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker at TotalEnergies’ 238,000-bpd Port Arthur, Texas refinery is expected to continue into late November, said people familiar with plant operations.
Delta leads diverse coalition to harness the economic power of SAF
Delta is a founding member of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels, a diverse coalition aiming to promote the economic benefits of establishing a robust market for SAF and clean aviation fuels, involving key sectors such as agriculture, fuel production, and aviation.
API Announces the 5th Edition of RP 572 on Pressure Vessels Inspection Practices
The American Petroleum Institute is pleased to announce the release of the 5th edition of Recommended Practice 572, Inspection Practices for Pressure Vessels.
Petrobras partners with European Energy to explore e-methanol business prospects
Petrobras agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Danish company, European Energy, to investigate the business opportunities for developing an e-methanol plant in Brazil, on a non-binding basis.
XRG Technologies and BayoTech partner to design and build a next generation reformer furnace
XRG Technologies and BayoTech announced a new partnership to design and build a proprietary high performance reforming furnace.
- Nextchem completes acquisition of Ballestra, expanding its technology portfolio in phosphates and fertilizers 6/25
- ABB's SensyMaster flowmeter receives SIL 2 certification for use in safety-critical process applications 6/25
- INEOS Oligomers announced two new product launches across its specialty chemicals portfolio. 6/25
- Phillips 66 CEO warns of refining, petrochemical earnings volatility from Hormuz disruptions 6/25
- Hynfra secures critical land rights for 120,000-tpy green ammonia plant in Jordan 6/25
- Maire signs MoU to explore SAF production in Kazakhstan 6/24
