Biofuels
Delta Air Lines readies refinery to process biofuels
Delta Air Lines Inc plans to start receiving shipments of renewable fuel feedstocks at its Trainer, Pennsylvania, refinery as part of a strategy that could reduce its environmental liabilities by hundreds of millions of dollars, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Siemens and Shell sign MoU to advance low-carbon, highly efficient energy solutions
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Shell Global Solutions International BV have signed an MoU to collaborate on developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions that support the energy transition.
Hydrocarbon Processing wins prestigious Eddie award
Hydrocarbon Processing’s May 2022 issue received an Eddie award at FOLIO’s Eddie and Ozzie gala in New York City. The issue, which focused on the latest advancements in biofuels/renewable fuels and green petrochemicals production, received top honors within the B2B Full Issue category, beating out several other publications.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 09/09
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
P2X-Europe launches SynZero for synthesis-based specialty chemical products and e-fuels
P2X-Europe, the joint venture between H&R and Mabanaft, launches SynZero, its new brand for synthesis-based specialty chemical products and e-fuels with sustainability standards surpassing legal and regulatory requirements.
New tech accelerator launched to reduce maritime methane emissions
A coalition of shipping leaders is launching today to identify, accelerate and advocate technology solutions for the maritime industry to measure and manage methane emissions activity.
Enviva, Alder strike deal on biomass for SAF
Enviva and privately held Alder Fuels have agreed to partner on the long-term supply of biomass byproducts from timber for making a biofuel for aviation, a key part of cutting carbon emissions from air travel.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 09/02
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week. These articles include announcements from BASF, Shell, Axens, Petronas and many more. Keep up to date with the latest industry news.
U.S. expected to announce 3 years of biofuel blending mandates in Nov
The Biden administration is expected to announce a rule this year that would detail annual biofuel blending mandates for the refining industry for a three-year period instead of just for one.
History of the HPI: The 2000s: Net-zero, environmental regulations, capacity acceleration and digital transformation
This final installment of the History of the HPI series details major events in the refining and petrochemicals industry over the past 20 yr, including stricter regulations/initiatives to curb carbon emissions, a safer and more environmentally friendly way to produce and handle chemicals, significant capital investments to boost production capacity and digital transformation.
- UPM unlocks new bio-based markets as Leuna biorefinery produces its first commercial product 12/19
- Stamicarbon awarded technology licensing contract for new urea plant in Eastern China 12/19
- Ford takes $19.5-B writedown on EV business 12/19
- Babcock & Wilcox awarded $40-MM contract for advanced wet gas scrubbing technology at Canadian petroleum refinery 12/19
- Aarti Industries secures methanol and toluene feedstock supply through multiple long-term contracts 12/19
- bp picks first outsider CEO Meg O'Neill after abrupt Auchincloss exit 12/19
