Refining
Global airlines could miss sustainable fuel targets, says IATA
The aviation industry is not moving fast enough to reach its targets for producing and using sustainable aviation fuel, the head of airline trade body IATA Willie Walsh said, as it aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.
Air Liquide receives EU grant to develop large-scale H2-from-ammonia ENHANCE project
Air Liquide has been awarded a grant of €110 MM from the European Innovation Fund for its ENHANCE project in the port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, that aims to produce and distribute low-carbon and renewable hydrogen (H2) derived from ammonia.
Two dead, 9 injured, 4 missing in blast at Eni site near Florence
Two people died, nine were injured and four were missing after an explosion on Monday at a fuel storage facility owned by Italian energy group Eni near Florence, local authorities said.
Aramco, TotalEnergies and SIRC assess the development of SAF unit
Aramco, TotalEnergies and Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), the major player which collects and valorizes organic materials into sustainable products in Saudi Arabia, have signed a joint development and cost sharing agreement (JDCSA) to assess the development of a sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) production unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Hycamite, MOLEA and MOL PLUS sign MoU to promote methane-splitting for power generation and marine vessel propulsion
Hycamite TCD Technologies Ltd., MOLEA Ltd. and MOL PLUS Co. Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate in promoting the application of methane-splitting for power generation and propulsion onboard marine vessels.
California law and refinery closure reflect ongoing challenges for state’s fuel market
On October 14, California (U.S.) Governor Gavin Newsom signed bill Abx2-1 into law, empowering California regulators to set and adjust minimum petroleum product inventory levels for refiners in the state, in part to address the state’s fuel price volatility. Shortly after, refiner Phillips 66 announced plans to close its Wilmington refinery in Los Angeles by the end of 2025, citing uncertainty surrounding the long-term sustainability of the refinery.
Braya Renewable Fuels considering 'economic shutdown' of California refinery less than one year after reboot
Braya Renewable Fuels, confirmed Monday that it's considering an 'economic shutdown' of the Placentia Bay, California (U.S.) facility, less than one year after it began producing renewable fuels.
U.S. diesel exports to ARA set to rise on scarce European supply, firm US production
Diesel shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Europe's main trading and refining hub, the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region, are set to rise owing to improving export margins on the back of scarce supply in Europe and rising U.S. refinery production.
Phillips 66 and United Airlines sign SAF supply agreement
Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement under which Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, helping advance lower-carbon fuels in Illinois and California.
Varo Energy in talks to buy Preem's Swedish refineries
European energy firm Varo Energy is in talks to acquire Preem's two Swedish refineries in a bet on growing demand for low-carbon biofuels.
- YPF, Eni and XRG sign joint development agreement advancing 12-MMtpy Argentina LNG project 2/12
- Maire launches new technology to produce PTMEG, the key polymer composing the spandex fiber. 2/12
- Verde Clean Fuels announces suspension of development of Permian Basin gas-to-gasoline project 2/12
- GTT receives order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new very large ethane carriers 2/11
- Emerson introduces hybrid continuous gas analyzer for improved regulatory compliance and emissions control 2/11
- BASF to further strengthen Global Business Services through global hub setup 2/11
