Americas
GAIL plans $4.9-B ethane cracker in West India
GAIL Ltd, the country's top gas supplier, plans to build a $4.89-B ethane cracker near its LNG import plant in Western India as it seeks to meet an expected surge in demand.
Honeywell introduces UOP eFining technology for new class of sustainable aviation fuel
Honeywell today announced its innovative, new, UOP eFining technology, a ready-now solution for producing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel.
Chile signs oil import deal with Argentina's YPF
Chilean state oil company National Petroleum Company said it has signed a temporary agreement with Argentine oil firm YPF to import crude through the Trasandino pipeline, a key step for both countries' trade.
State report shows biodiesel blends gain ground in Iowa’s on-road diesel
The availability of biodiesel blends at the pump continues to expand in Iowa, making up 70 percent of reported on-road diesel sales in the state in 2022.
Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Technology Co. to produce SAF utilizing Honeywell Ecofining tech
Honeywell today announced that Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Technology Co. will use Honeywell Ecofining technology to produce nearly 300,000 tpy of SAF at its newly planned facility in Suining, Sichuan Province, China.
Lummus Technology announces partnership with Texplore to license HDPE technology
Lummus Technology and Texplore Co., Ltd. announced a commercial cooperation agreement to license and market EXCENE, Texplore's high-density polyethylene technology.
Fire burns for third day at Shell Texas chemical plant
A fire burned for a third day on Sunday at Shell Plc's chemical plant in the Houston suburb of Deer Park, Texas, a company spokesperson said.
Next generation tank lining delivers next-level service lives
Owners of refined products terminals, crude oil terminals, chemical plants and refineries can encounter several challenges when taking storage tanks out of service for inspection and repair per American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 653 requirements.
U.S. industrial recession cuts diesel and electricity use
U.S. manufacturing and freight activity has declined for six months running, which is being reflected in falling consumption of diesel and other distillate fuel oils as well as industrial electricity sales.
Oil prices jump but still on track for third weekly fall
Oil prices jumped but were set for a third straight week of losses after sharp declines earlier in the week on fears about interest rate hikes, U.S. banking sector problems and slowing Chinese demand.
- BGN announces strategic MoU with XCF Global to produce and supply SAF 11/17
- KazMunayGas and Uzbekneftegaz partner to build 50,000-tpy linear alkylbenzene plant 11/17
- Chevron joins race to explore potential purchase of Lukoil assets, including refineries 11/17
- Abra Group and Sumitomo sign MoU to advance affordable SAF in Brazil 11/17
- Sonatrach signs contract for unit with Sinopec subsidiary to boost gasoline production capacity 11/17
- Verso Energy awards FEED contract to Rely for the DEZiR eSAF project 11/17
