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Splitwaters signs agreement for engineering design of eMethanol plant with Destiny Energy

Houston, Texas-based Splitwaters has announced that it has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Destiny Energy to perform engineering design for an innovative eMethanol facility in Europe.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group to expand Japan production facility for optical film for polarizing plates, OPL Film™

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (the MCG Group) will expand its production facility for OPL Film™ products, optical polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) film, at Mitsubishi Chemical’s Central Japan-Ogaki (Kanda) Plant in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

BASF to build world’s largest industrial heat pump for CO2-free steam generation

BASF has received funding approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action for the construction of the world’s most powerful industrial heat pump.

CB&I awarded contract by Saipem Clough JV for Perdaman project in Western Australia

CB&I has been awarded a lump sum contract by the Saipem Clough JV for engineering, procurement and construction of ammonia storage and other process tanks for the Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers Urea Plant located on the Burrup Peninsula, Western Australia.

Nextchem (Maire) awarded licensing/process design package for H2 unit in Vietnam

Nextchem (Maire) awarded licensing and process design package to upgrade BSR's hydrogen production unit in Vietnam, based on its proprietary NX Reform technology.

TotalEnergies expands global LNG bunkering footprint

TotalEnergies has signed a charter contract with Spanish shipowner Ibaizabal for a new LNG bunker vessel of 18,600 m3 capacity. This new vessel will expand the Company’s global presence in bunkering hubs.

QatarEnergy signs 20-yr naphtha supply deal with Shell

QatarEnergy has entered into a long-term naphtha supply agreement with Shell, supplying up to 18 MMt of naphtha over 20 years from April 2025. 

Poland's Orlen's petchem project's capex continues to rise

Poland's Orlen's flagship petrochemicals project may see further losses due to problems in the planning and construction process, increasing total capex from $2.11 B to > $6.3 B.

Nextchem signs agreement with KazMunayGaz for SAF project in Kazakhstan

NEXTCHEM and KazMunayGas-Aero have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing energy transition initiatives, leveraging on NEXTCHEM’s proprietary technology portfolio and process engineering capabilities.

Trammo, Elengy sign MoU for low-carbon ammonia import terminal in France

The project involves the redevelopment of part of Elengy’s Fos Tonkin LNG terminal site into a low-carbon ammonia import terminal, including the construction of a 30,000-m3 ammonia storage tank. The new terminal will be capable of receiving 200,000 metric tpy of low-carbon ammonia.