Europe
Schneider Electric’s technology blueprint paves way for global e-methanol fuel expansion
Powered by renewable electricity from the adjacent 304-MW Kassø Solar Park, the largest in the Nordics, the facility captures biogenic CO₂ from nearby sources to produce up to 42,000 metric tpy of e-methanol.
Berlin seeks to shield Rosneft's German arm from U.S. sanctions
Rosneft's German business is controlled by German authorities but Russian-owned. It is a key supplier, routing and refining oil to petrol pumps and some airports in Europe's biggest economy.
Opinion: Trump’s Russian oil sanctions gambit will test his tolerance for pain
The U.S. designation of the two Russian companies, which follows Britain's decision last week to hit Rosneft and Lukoil with sanctions, cuts them off from the dollar-based financial system.
EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions
The EU has toughened its stance on Beijing as diplomatic efforts have stalled. The EU, Ukraine and its allies view China as a central node in Moscow's sanctions circumvention network.
Lummus and KMG to establish digital center of excellence in Kazakhstan
The center will serve as a hub for technology transfer and workforce development, providing advanced training, enhancing technical skills, improving industrial safety and strengthening operational excellence for Kazakhstan's growing petrochemical sector.
Trump’s India squeeze to push Russian oil further into the shadows
India has become a major trade buyer of Russian oil since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It purchased 1.9 MMbpd of Russia’s crude in the first nine months of 2025, 40% of its total exports.
MOL says restarting units of Danube refinery not affected by fire; probe ongoing
The refinery, which has a capacity of 165,000 bpd of crude oil, largely processes Russian crude delivered via the Druzhba pipeline. It effectively covers Hungary's domestic demand for oil products.
U.S. says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen
Russian oil is a main irritant for Trump in prolonged trade talks with India - half of his 50% tariffs on Indian goods are in retaliation for those purchases.
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- ABS, Eneos, NYK Line and Seacor Holdings launch joint study to develop a methanol marine fuel supply network in the U.S. 12/15
- ENEOS accelerates AI-driven materials discovery of immersion cooling fluids and novel catalysts Using NVIDIA ALCHEMI 12/15
- SAMSUNG E&A wins FEED contract for nearly $5-B SAF plant in the U.S. 12/15
- KBR wins green ammonia project by IGNIS in Spain 12/15
- Phillips 66 announces $2.4-B capital budget for 2026 12/15

