Americas
Crude prices up 2% on rising U.S. oil demand and lower output
Oil prices gained about 2% after U.S. data showed crude output was declining while fuel demand was growing.
US EPA to allow summer sales of gasoline with higher blend of ethanol
U.S. regulators are poised to allow summer sales of gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol adding that an emergency waiver would be issued later.
US ethanol industry expands focus to lower-carbon aviation sector
The U.S. ethanol industry is lobbying the Biden administration to ensure lower-carbon aviation fuel made from ethanol will qualify for subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing such provisions are crucial to meeting U.S. climate goals.
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical demonstrates project for chemical recycling of polyamide 66 using microwave-based tech
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical launched a joint demonstration project in April 2023 with the objective of commercializing a chemical recycling process for polyamide 66 using microwave technology.
Five Phillips 66 refineries capture AFPM safety awards
Five Phillips 66 refineries have been honored by the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers for outstanding safety performance in 2022.
Lummus and Citroniq sign letter of intent for green polypropylene projects
Lummus Technology and Citroniq Chemicals announced that the two companies have signed a letter of intent for the development of Citroniq's green polypropylene projects in North America.
HIF Global receives environmental permit authorizing, construction and operation at first U.S. eFuels facility
HIF Global announced receipt of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Air Quality Permit authorizing the construction and operation of the HIF Matagorda eFuels facility in Matagorda County, Texas.
Raven SR and Cap Clean Energy to collaborate on Canadian SAF and renewable diesel projects
Raven SR Inc. and Cap Clean Energy Corp. announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop biofuels facilities in Canada to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel for the heavy-duty transport sector.
Dow partners with Linde for its net-zero carbon emissions ethylene and derivatives complex in Canada
Dow announced today it has selected Linde as its industrial gas partner for the supply of clean hydrogen and nitrogen for its proposed net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
Neste and Viva Aerobus sign purchase agreement for 1 MMl of sustainable aviation fuel
Neste and Viva Aerobus have signed a new purchase agreement for 1 MMl of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
- 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
