Americas
Dow's board of directors approves final investment decision for Path2Zero Project
Dow announced that its board of directors has declared Final Investment Decision on the Company's Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero investment to build the world's first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility in Alberta, Canada.
Topsoe selected by Santa Maria Renewable Resources to deliver technology for renewable fuels project in Texas (U.S.)
Topsoe has signed licensing and engineering agreements with Santa Maria to develop a project, focusing on the production of renewable fuels from various renewable feedstocks.
Virgin Atlantic jet takes off for maiden transatlantic flight on low-carbon fuel
A Virgin Atlantic passenger jet flying from London to New York powered by 100% SAF has taken off as the aviation world seeks to showcase the potential of low carbon options to secure its future.
US court rejects EPA's decision to withhold small refinery biofuel waivers
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday struck down the Biden administration's decision to deny small refiners "hardship waivers" that exempt them from nation's biofuel mandates, in a win for the refining industry.
U.S. gasoline prices decline amid lower gasoline demand and falling crude oil prices
The retail price of regular gasoline averaged $3.29/gal across the U.S., 10% less than the same time last year.
Braskem receives grant from REMADE for its polymer recycling technology
Braskem's polymer recycling technology research partnership has been awarded a $504,000 Research, Demonstration, and Development (RD&D) grant from the Reducing Embodied Energy and Decreasing Emissions (REMADE) Institute
Neste partners with Hightowers Petroleum to offer renewable diesel in U.S.
Neste and Hightowers Petroleum have formed a strategic partnership to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel to customers in the Midwest U.S.
Petrobras CEO replacement being discussed by Brazilian officials
Officials in the Brazilian government have been discussing a possible replacement of the CEO of state-run oil company Petrobras, as they are unhappy with the firm's direction.
CVR Energy to pay $23 MM for excess pollution from Kansas (U.S.) refinery
CVR Energy has agreed to pay more than $23 MM for emitting excess sulfur dioxide (SO2) from its petroleum refinery in Coffeyville, Kansas, in a settlement announced by the U.S. Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Venezuelan natural gas cooperation could lead to increased LNG and petrochemical exports
Venezuela is working with Shell and the National Gas Co. of Trinidad and Tobago to develop an offshore natural gas field that could boost LNG and petrochemical exports.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17

