Asia/Pacific
JX to join forces with Sumitomo at large scale SAF project in Louisiana (U.S.)
JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation executed consortium agreements to manage investment in the Louisiana Green Fuels BECCS project at Port of Columbia, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana (U.S.).
ClassNK awards approval in principle for methanol fuel supply system developed by Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding
ClassNK reviewed Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's system conceptual design based on part A of its "Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels," integrating IMO Interim Guidelines, and issued the AiP upon confirming compliance with prescribed requirements.
Astrid Maersk arrives in Shanghai for first green methanol bunkering in China
Maersk achieved a milestone as the large methanol-enabled vessel “Astrid Maersk” berths at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China.
Maersk names second vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet “Astrid Maersk” in Japan
In a ceremony held in Yokohama, Japan today, the world's second large methanol-enabled container vessel was named "Astrid Mærsk".
Singapore fuel oil stockpiles extend slide to five-week low
Singapore's onshore fuel oil stockpiles extended declines to a five-week low, although inventory levels continued to average higher compared to last month.
Sinopec starts production at 3 MMtpy PTA plant
Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant Sinopec has started production at a 3 MMtpy PTA plant in eastern Jiangsu province.
Nuberg EPC spearheads India’s largest chlor-alkali project for Adani Group
Nuberg EPC, a preeminent Indian Global EPC and turnkey project management company, announced its latest undertaking: India’s largest Chlor-Alkali project, commissioned by Mundra Petrochemical Ltd., a subsidiary of the esteemed Adani Enterprises.
Singapore’s EU ETS liabilities of $363 MM can accelerate green shipping initiatives
Singapore-registered vessels will be required to contribute a significant $363 MM share of Asian shipping’s total emissions liabilities under the EU ETS, underlining the importance of the Lion City as a key maritime hub for both global trade and decarbonization.
Yokogawa upgrades the CENTUM VP integrated production control system
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the May 31, 2024 release of CENTUM™ VP R6.11.10, an enhanced version of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system that is a core product in the OpreX™ Control and Safety System family of solutions.
Bureau Veritas awards Approval In Principle for methanol dual fuel system to Sasaki Shipbuilding
Bureau Veritas has granted an Approval in Principle to Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd for its methanol dual fuel system applied in a 9,000 DWT General Cargo Ship.
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- Sasol and Topsoe to refocus SAF partnership as Zaffra JV prepares for wind-down 6/26
- 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
