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ASTM International honors W. James Bover with 2023 Cavanaugh Memorial Award
James Bover, former member of the ASTM International board of directors, was awarded the William T. Cavanaugh Award at ASTM’s April 2023 Board meeting.
Phillips 66 in talks for non-core assets sale
U.S. refiner and petrochemical manufacturer Phillips 66 is in active discussions for a sale of its non-core assets, Chief Executive Mark Lashier said during an energy conference.
Workers threaten 2-d strike at Neste oil refinery in Finland
Finland's Industrial Union said it planned two days of labor strike action at Neste's Porvoo oil refinery, likely shutting the plant's production unless the government agrees to change its proposed labor market reforms.
California county (U.S.) conducts surprise inspection at PBF's Martinez refinery
Health authorities in California's Contra Costa County said they had launched an unannounced inspection at PBF Energy's 156,400-bpd refinery in Martinez (U.S.).
Disruptions in Red Sea unlikely to have large effects on oil, LNG
The disruption to energy flows in the Red Sea is unlikely to have large effects on crude oil and LNG prices as vessel redirection opportunities imply that production should not be directly affected.
Guinean capital reels from deadly blast at oil terminal
Guineans should brace for power cuts, the government has warned, as the country grapples with the aftermath of a deadly explosion at an oil terminal in the capital Conakry that destroyed fuel tanks and forced hundreds to flee damaged homes.
Digital Feature: Building Industrial Confidence
In this article, we introduce the concept of Whole Person Competence Development (WPCD) and its significance in building a competent and fully enabled workforce. By adopting a holistic approach to employee development, organizations can foster deeper levels of engagement, satisfaction, and personalization across their workforce. The WPCD emphasizes the importance of engaging and leveraging a person's entire being so that they can bring the best of who they are to everything they do.
Fire breaks out at refinery in Iranian city of Isfahan
A fire at a crude oil distillation unit at a refinery in the central Iranian city of Isfahan injured four people.
Elon Musk says oil and gas should not be demonized
Oil and gas should not be demonized in the medium-term, Elon Musk, the founder of electric car maker Tesla, but he also said it was important to reduce carbon emissions to preserve the planet.
The Biden administration poised to deliver win for ethanol makers on SAF credits
The Biden administration is expected this week to recognize a soon-to-be-updated methodology favored by the ethanol industry in guidance to companies looking to claim tax credits for SAF.
- 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
