Asia/Pacific
Chinese refiner Chambroad set to start bitumen plant in Hainan
China's Chambroad Petrochemicals is set to start operating a refining unit in the southern province of Hainan in May to produce mainly bitumen with an aim to export the material used to pave roads.
Qantas, Airbus to invest in Australian biofuel refinery
Qantas Airways Ltd and Airbus SE will jointly invest $1.34 MM in a biofuel refinery being set up in Australia's Queensland state that would convert agricultural by-products into sustainable aviation fuel.
Shell puts a stop to Singapore biofuels, base oil projects
Shell has decided not to go ahead with two projects it was studying to produce biofuels and base oils in Singapore.
CNOOC, Shell JV sign $5.6-B agreement to expand ethylene plant in China
CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Ltd signed a framework agreement worth $5.6-B with China’s Huizhou city government to expand its ethylene project in the city.
Australia heads for second year of record gasoline, diesel imports
Australia's gasoline and diesel imports are expected to rise 2% to hit a record for a second straight year due to a drop in domestic production and a post-COVID economic recovery boosting fuel demand.
China's mega private refineries to keep output high to April as margins improve
China's mega private refineries are expected to operate at full processing rates or higher until April as their margins have improved after the government lifted COVID-19 restrictions.
Evonik Catalysts invests in capacity expansion to support Activated Nickel Catalysts market
Evonik Catalysts is fully on track to expand its production capacities for activated nickel powder catalysts marketed under the KALCAT and Metalyst brands at its production sites in Germany, and India.
Shell publishes reports on Sustainability, Climate & Energy Transition Lobbying and Payments to Governments
Shell plc has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, its 2022 Climate and Energy Transition Lobbying Report and its 2022 Payments to Governments Report.
Saudi Aramco boosts China investment with two refinery deals
Saudi Aramco raised its multi-billion dollar investment in China by finalizing and upgrading a planned joint venture in northeast China and acquiring an expanded stake in a privately controlled petrochemical group.
Russia diesel exports to Brazil, Turkey and Africa seen hitting new high
Russia's diesel and gasoil shipments to Brazil, Turkey and Africa were heading to new record highs in March as traders pushed into new markets following an EU ban on Russian oil products.
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