Asia/Pacific

China aims to tackle over-capacity in some plastic and fiber petrochemicals

Asia refining margins soar as sanctions threaten Russian supplies

The strength has mainly been driven by the global diesel market, which has staged an upward swing in recent weeks on robust demand and tighter supply prospects.

BPCL, Oil India to build $11-B refinery, petchem complex in southern state

Oil India is considering taking a 10%–20% stake in the planned refinery in Andhra Pradesh state, while BPCL is seeking additional partners for the project.

Airbus and Cathay form co-investment partnership for scaling SAF adoption

Under the terms of the partnership, the two companies will collaborate to identify, evaluate and invest in projects that support the scaling of SAF production towards 2030 and beyond. Projects will be assessed based on their commercial viability, technology maturity, and potential for long-term offtake.

China's Satellite Chemical pauses ethylene project amid U.S. trade tensions

The new cracker, costing roughly $1 B and with a capacity of up to 1.5 metric MMtpy would process ethane into ethylene, a key petrochemicals building block.

Reliance Industries says it will adapt refinery operations to meet sanctions parameters

Reliance Industries says it is assessing Western sanctions against Russia, and will comply with EU regulations on the supply of fuels.

Indonesia Jan.–Sept. biodiesel consumption rises to 10.57 MM kiloliters, minister says

Indonesia raised the mandatory palm oil content in diesel fuel to 40% this year, up from the previous level of 35% in an effort to reduce the country's reliance on fuel imports.

EU to list two Chinese oil refineries, one trader in new Russia sanctions

The EU has toughened its stance on Beijing as diplomatic efforts have stalled. The EU, Ukraine and its allies view China as a central node in Moscow's sanctions circumvention network.

RINA awarded FEED contract for PETRONAS' flagship CCS project in Malaysia

This step marks a critical acceleration in delivering one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced low-carbon infrastructure projects – strengthening Malaysia’s position as a CCS leader in the region.

Lummus and KMG to establish digital center of excellence in Kazakhstan

The center will serve as a hub for technology transfer and workforce development, providing advanced training, enhancing technical skills, improving industrial safety and strengthening operational excellence for Kazakhstan's growing petrochemical sector.