Asia/Pacific
India's Numaligarh Refinery extends key green hydrogen tender date amid Assam policy uncertainty
India's Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) has extended the deadline for submitting bids for its green hydrogen project in Assam by two weeks, according to a tender document, as uncertainty looms over the state's flagship clean energy policy.
Hynfra and JK Srivastava Group to build $4-B green hydrogen and ammonia hub in India
The partnership will develop a large-scale facility near the port of Visakhapatnam, aiming to produce up to 1 MMtpy of green ammonia per year and install 3 GW of renewable energy capacity.
Russia’s Rosneft slams EU sanctions on India's Nayara refinery
The European Union's 18th package of sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, was approved on Friday and is aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry.
Amogy and GreenHarvest target first ammonia-to-power deployment in Taiwan
This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in Asia’s clean energy transition, bringing Amogy’s advanced ammonia cracking technology to one of the world’s most vital digital infrastructure and semiconductor hubs.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group invests in Licella Holdings, oil conversion technology using supercritical water
Diamond Edge Ventures Inc. (DEV), the corporate venture arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group), has announced an investment in Licella Holdings Ltd., an Australian technology leader in advanced recycling and renewable fuels.
Oil prices rise after new EU sanctions on Russia
The EU reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, which includes measures aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industries.
China's refined oil exports dip 0.6% in June but hit 12-month high
China's exports of refined products, including diesel, gasoline, aviation fuel and marine fuel, fell 0.6% year-on-year to 5.34 MMt in June, though the figure marked the highest monthly total since June 2024.
India's ONGC considers a ~230,000 bpd refinery in Gujarat state
India wants to position itself as a global refining hub and is expanding capacity.
India can secure oil even if Russian imports sanctioned, minister says
India's foreign ministry spokesperson said that securing energy needs was an "overriding priority" for the country, in which it was guided by what was on offer in markets and the "prevailing global circumstances."
Indonesia's biodiesel consumption reaches 7.42 MM kiloliters to date
The world's top palm oil producer increased the mandatory proportion of biofuels in its diesel to 40% this year, up from 35%, a policy known as B40 that was designed to reduce the country's reliance on imported diesel.
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