Environment
Study to understand role of ammonia in maritime decarbonization announced
The feasibility study, Project FASTMOVE, is part of a Department of Transport funded initiative, UK SHORE, which aims to drive the shift towards a more sustainable maritime sector, while also supporting economic growth across the UK.
GHGSat satellites deployed to monitor methane at scale across ExxonMobil's onshore operations
The partnership will monitor and mitigate methane at scale across ExxonMobil's onshore operations in North America and Asia including the United States, Canada, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
thyssenkrupp Uhde delivers EnviNOx® technology to Covestro Baytown site
The advanced emissions control system plays a central role in Covestro’s Nitric Acid Unit Climate Initiative (NAUCI), equating to an annual abatement of approximately 154,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂e).
LyondellBasell optimizes refinery middle distillates production across multiple units with dynamic optimization application
Indian automakers say ethanol fuel hurts mileage but is safe, as motorists complain
India's roll-out of fuel blended with 20% ethanol will hurt a vehicle's mileage by 2%-4% but is safe to use, a lobby group representing the country's automakers said, aiming to assuage motorists' concerns in the world's third-largest car market.
Aster Chemicals declares force majeure at Singapore naphtha cracker
Singapore's Aster Chemicals and Energy has declared force majeure on petrochemical supplies from its naphtha cracker on Bukom island
Universal Fuel Technologies’ SAF accepted into ASTM Clearinghouse for qualification
Universal Fuel Technologies' ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel produced via the company’s Flexiforming technology has been accepted into the ASTM D4054 Clearinghouse, which supports the technical evaluation of new aviation fuels, for qualification.
- Phillips 66 greenlights new gas plant and fractionator projects, advancing integrated wellhead-to-market strategy 5/18
- OXEA and Air Liquide renew syngas and hydrogen supply agreement for Oberhausen site 5/18
- BASF boosts refinery catalyst innovation with new R&D center in Attapulgus, Georgia (U.S.) 5/18
- U.S. oil refiners finally profit from biofuels due to mandates, high fuel prices 5/18
- China's April oil throughput hits lowest since August 2022, inventories rise 5/18
- Vietnam receives first cargo of Congo Djeno crude for Nghi Son refinery 5/18

