http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/clariant-launches-innovative-pfas-free-polymer-processing-aids-for-more-sustainable-polyolefin-extrusion/ Clariant announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)-free polymer processing aids designed specifically for polyolefin extrusion applications. This innovative solution addresses the industry's growing need for more sustainable alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based processing aids while maintaining strong performance standards. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/solvay-and-basf-together-reduce-scope-3-emissions-in-hydrogen-peroxide-production/ Solvay and BASF announced to jointly focus on a meaningful reduction in scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions within the hydrogen peroxide supply chain. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/lanzajet-atoba-energy-sign-mou-to-expand-access-to-saf-market/ LanzaJet and ATOBA Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deployment and creating new commercial models for the market. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/chart-industries-and-flowserve-combined-to-form-19-b-enterprise/ Chart Industries, Inc. and Flowserve Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a differentiated leader in industrial process technologies. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $19 billion. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/clariant-technology-to-transform-8-000-tpy-of-co2-to-synthetic-fuels-and-waxes/ Clariant announced that its ShiftMax 100 RE catalyst is powering INERATEC's advanced e-Fuels production plant, “ERA ONE” in the industrial park Frankfurt Hoechst, Germany. The facility, officially opening on June 3, will recycle approximately 8,000 tpyof CO₂ and transform it into up to 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels and waxes. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/lummus-and-innovent-renewables-sign-mou-for-tire-pyrolysis-technology/ Lummus Technology and InnoVent Renewables announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work toward licensing and deploying InnoVent's continuous tire pyrolysis technology globally. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/basf-yuntianhua-successfully-verifyregister-ghg-emissions-reductions-from-the-use-of-stabilized-urea-fertilizer/ http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/european-chemical-industry-pessimistic-for-2025-recovery-not-until-2026-says-new-report/ After a sobering business year in 2024 ("lost year"), the leading European chemical companies are still not forecasting any significant recovery for 2025. A cautiously positive development is only expected in the second half of the year - provided that a global trade war or a lack of economic recovery do not thwart the forecast. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/us-administration-considers-plan-to-clear-record-backlog-of-small-refinery-biofuel-waivers/ The White House (U.S.) is weighing a plan to clear a record backlog of requests from small refineries for exemptions from U.S. biofuel laws, which could include approving many current applications and requesting industry input to deal with older ones. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/nigerias-dangote-refinery-to-run-at-reduced-rates-through-october/ The 650,000-bpd Dangote oil refinery in Nigeria is expected to operate its gasoline-making unit at reduced rates through October after a string of issues in recent months.