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SIBUR develops new polyethylene grade for FMCG packaging

SIBUR, Russia's largest polymer producer, has developed a new grade of metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) for flexible fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) packaging.

L&T Energy GreenTech partners with Japan’s ITOCHU for 300,000-tpy green ammonia project

L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan to develop and commercialize a 300,000-tpy green ammonia project at Kandla in Gujarat, India.

Chevron Phillips Chemical completes low-viscosity PAO expansion in Belgium

Chevron Phillips Chemical has successfully completed the expansion of its low-viscosity polyalphaolefins production unit in Beringen, Belgium, significantly boosting its manufacturing capacity in Europe.

AFPM: U.S. RFS proposal misses the mark on affordability, security by an ‘Iowa mile’

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) recently submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027.

Indonesia's Pertamina delivers first used cooking oil aviation fuel

PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, the refinery unit of Indonesian state energy company Pertamina, has started its first shipments of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made partly from used cooking oil

India's ethanol drive imperils its push for edible oil self-sufficiency

India's drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world's largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports.

Argentina raises biofuel prices for domestic market

The Argentine government raised biofuel prices for the domestic market, according to two resolutions published in the official gazette.

Imperial Oil completes renewable diesel facility at Strathcona refinery (Canada)

Imperial Oil has completed construction of a renewable diesel facility at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Canada, a milestone for Canadian operations.

OC Global signs MoU with Passo Fundo for greenfield ammonia plant in Brazil

Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Passo Fundo, Brazil, concerning support for the construction of an onsite green ammonia plant.

India's E20 fuel rollout marked by widespread criticism

As India puts more of the emissions-cutting biofuel ethanol in its petrol, consumers complain it damages their engines.