Asia/Pacific
Ningbo Refining & Chemical awards ECI a technology licensing contract for an EVA/LDPE plant in China
ECI Group announced a contract award from Ningbo Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Limited (NZRCC) for a 200,000-tpy EVA/LDPE plant using ECI Group’s proprietary hybrid reactor technology.
China waives tariffs on U.S. ethane imports, sources say
China has waived the 125% tariff on ethane imports from the United States imposed earlier this month, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, among a group of products that have been granted exemptions.
China's Zhejiang Jiaao gets rare export license for SAF
China's Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech said on Wednesday its subsidiary had obtained a state-granted export license for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 2025.
Topsoe chosen as technology provider by Zhejiang Jianglan for SAF project
Once fully operational, the plant is set to produce 300,000 tons of SAF annually which will initially be exported to European markets.
Sri Lanka to begin talks with India, UAE for new energy hub
Sri Lanka will start work next month on plans to develop an energy hub with India and the United Arab Emirates, as the nation looks to leverage its strategic location to cement a recovery from a financial crisis.
S-Oil posts refining, petrochemical losses; expects US tariffs to affect margins in Q2
South Korea's S-Oil, majority owned by Saudi Aramco, posted losses in the first quarter from its refining and petrochemical units and expects second-quarter margins to be impacted by U.S. tariff negotiations and market volatility.
Kuwait Petroleum's stake investment in China Wanhua Chemical's unit valued at $638 MM
Kuwait Petroleum subsidiary's acquisition of a 25% stake in China Wanhua Chemical's petrochemical business is valued at $638 MM
China's Sinopec partners with Saudi Aramco's unit in $4-B JV
China's state-run Sinopec said on Monday it had signed an agreement with a unit of Saudi Aramco to establish a joint venture (JV) company with a registered capital of 28.80 B yuan ($3.95 B).
Inauguration of new specialty chemicals laboratory in Shanghai
Perstorp and BRB, wholly-owned subsidiaries of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, has inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market.
Asahi Kasei, Nobian, Furuya Metal and Mastermelt commence joint project to recycle metals, signaling a milestone towards circularity in the chlor-alkali industry
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei has started a joint demonstration with Nobian, Furuya Metal and Mastermelt on the recycling of metals, including precious metals, used in the cells and electrodes incorporated in electrolyzers used for the production of caustic soda.
- OXEA confirms final investment decision for major capacity expansion at plant 7/10
- TotalEnergies ships to Asia the first cargo produced by the ECA LNG plant 7/10
- ADNOC L&S expands LNG fleet with order for four new carriers 7/10
- India's ONGC plans to build 13-MMbbl national strategic oil reserve 7/10
- Russian refineries, oil terminal, tankers hit, Ukraine says 7/10
- Tajikistan says it has 60 days' fuel in reserve amid Russian supply crunch 7/10
