Biofuels
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 08/26
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
Sulzer and BASF sign MoU to develop collaboration on enhancing renewable fuels
Sulzer Chemtech (GTC Technology) and BASF have signed a MoU with the goal of advancing technologies for renewable fuels and chemically recycled plastics that will further expand the partners’ portfolio of sustainable solutions.
BASF Venture Capital and Aqua-Spark invest in Sea6 Energy
Biomass from the fast-growing red seaweed is suitable as a raw material for a variety of applications, for example in animal feed and crop protection products, as a gelling ingredient in the food industry or as an ingredient in cosmetics.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 08/12
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
History of the HPI: The 1990s: Clean fuels and emissions mitigation, M&A, GTL and the fieldbus wars
Much like several initiatives passed in the 1970s and 1980s, the 1990s were a decade heavily focused on environmental issues, with many new regulations being enacted to not only mitigate industrial and vehicle emissions but also to advance the production of clean fuels globally.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 08/05
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
Hydrocarbon Processing announces finalists for the 2022 Awards Program
The HP Awards celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.
Indonesia runs road test for biodiesel with 40% palm oil
Indonesia launched road tests for two types of biodiesel containing 40% palm oil, hoping to conclude by the end of the year whether they are viable for public use.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 7/22
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
BASF confirms final phase of MDI expansion at Geismar Verbund site
BASF is moving forward with the final phase of the expansion project for the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) plant at its Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana.
- 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
