Carbon Management
BASF launches ChemCycling in the U.S.
BASF is offering customers ISSC+ certified advanced recycled building blocks from the BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals facility in Port Arthur, Texas. ChemCycling utilizes recycled feedstock that is derived from plastic waste in the conventional production process, thereby partially replacing fossil resources.
Technip Energies invests in the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund
This innovative fund is strategically designed to leverage cross-industry support, providing start-ups working on SAF research, production and technology, with both financial and strategic capital.
Asia's SAF projects and agreements
SAF, or alternative fuel made from renewable sources that are used to power aircraft, is crucial for the aviation sector to reach its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but its adoption remains in a nascent phase. Following is a look at other SAF projects and agreements in the Asia-Pacific region.
Planning a practical path to net-zero
Many companies around the world and across the size spectrum have committed to aggressive carbon-neutral targets and are now looking to their production sites for practical plans on how to achieve these goals.
Editorial Comment: Digital transformation: The many pathways to operational and project excellence
Throughout the history of the modern refining and petrochemicals industries, asset owners, project developers, and equipment and service companies have devoted countless expenditures in the research and development of new technologies.
CITGO enters EV space with pilot program in Michigan (U.S.)
CITGO Petroleum Corporation, along with longtime Marketer Folk Oil Company, recently launched an electric vehicle charging pilot program designed to meet the needs of EV drivers in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
Travelers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore's transport minister said as he announced the city state's plans for a levy on flight ticket prices as the aviation industry seeks a viable funding model.
Aircastle announces investment commitment to SAF fund
Aircastle Limited announced that it has made an investment commitment to the United Airlines Ventures' Sustainable Flight Fund.
Evergreen Marine and X-Press Feeders sign MOA for green methanol shipping routes in Europe
Evergreen Marine Corporation has signed a MOA with X-Press Feeders to place its containers on X-Press Feeders’ new dual fuel green methanol vessels.
Heidelberg Materials North America announces latest step in Edmonton CCUS Project
Heidelberg Materials North America announced a significant milestone in its two-stage competitive procurement process as it works to select the capture technology and contractor for providing the CO2 separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Project.
- Technip Energies and Anellotech to jointly develop sustainable plastics recycling 4/22
- BHP says it aims to receive first ammonia-fueled bulk carrier in 2026 4/22
- Biofuels refiner Ecoceres expects Malaysia unit to start up in second half 2025 4/22
- Neste successfully concludes its first processing run with pyrolysis oil from discarded tires 4/22
- NextChem advances plastic upcycling with NX Replast technology, boosting the circular economy 4/22
- BASF now offering polyamides for the textile industry according to Recycled Claim Standard 4/22
