Engineering & Design
Regional hydrogen hubs set to kickstart Australia’s hydrogen industry
The Australian Hydrogen Council today congratulates the Australian Government on the announcement of a $140-MM agreement with the Western Australian Government to progress a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Foundation stone laid for Qatar’s $6-B Ras Laffan petchem complex, production to rise to 14 MMtpy by 2026
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, laid the foundation stone for the Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex, one of the largest in the world, which will raise Qatar’s overall petrochemical production capacity to about 14 MMtpy by the end of 2026.
Australia’s Ampol to upgrade Lytton refinery, posts 1.1% rise in annual profit
Australia’s Ampol Ltd said it intends to upgrade its Lytton refinery located in Queensland to align its gasoline production quality to comply with the latest standards for both regular and premium gasoline grades.
Topsoe ammonia technology to boost Approtium's hydrogen production in South Korea
Topsoe has signed an engineering agreement with Approtium to deliver its proven ammonia cracking technology, H2RETAKE, converting low-carbon ammonia, also referred to as blue ammonia, back into hydrogen.
Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026
Travelers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore's transport minister said as he announced the city state's plans for a levy on flight ticket prices as the aviation industry seeks a viable funding model.
Heidelberg Materials North America announces latest step in Edmonton CCUS Project
Heidelberg Materials North America announced a significant milestone in its two-stage competitive procurement process as it works to select the capture technology and contractor for providing the CO2 separation solution for its Edmonton, Alberta, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Project.
Lake Charles Methanol announces plan for new $3.2-B manufacturing plant in Southwest Louisiana
Lake Charles Methanol II, LLC announced plans to invest $3.24 B to construct a new manufacturing plant that will produce low-carbon intensity methanol and other chemicals at the Port of Lake Charles.
Natixis joins United Airlines as corporate partner with investments in expansion of SAF
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking announced its investment in the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund - the first of its kind venture fund focused on funding startups dedicated to scaleup of SAF production through advancing technology and sustainable feedstock development
EE North America and Montauk Renewables forge agreement for biogenic CO2 delivery
In a pivotal move towards sustainable energy solutions, EE North America and Montauk Renewables, Inc. have signed a long-term contract for the delivery of 140,000 tpy of biogenic CO2 over a minimum 15-year term.
Mabanaft is granted $13 MM in funding for the construction of a new solar methanol plant in Australia
Together with Australian renewable energy company Vast, Mabanaft is assessing to build a demonstration plant with a capacity of around 7,500 tons of green methanol per year.

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