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thyssenkrupp Uhde, Praj Industries Ltd partner to revolutionize polylactic acid production and circular economy
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s polymer specialists Uhde Inventa-Fischer and Praj Industries Limited announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer an end-to-end integrated technology for the production of polylactic acid.
Grangemouth refinery (Scotland) ceases crude oil processing, transitions into import terminal
Scotland's only oil refinery ceased crude oil processing as of Tuesday, operator Petroineos said in a statement, as the site transitions to an import terminal.
Indian Oil plans to operate Gujarat refinery at higher capacity from mid-2026
Indian Oil Corp. plans to operate its Gujarat refinery in western India at an expanded capacity of 360,000 bpd by mid-2026, executive director Biplob Biswas said.
Taiwan starts sustainable aviation fuel supply for domestic carriers
Taiwan supplied for the first time a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to refuel planes owned by three domestic carriers at several airports across the country, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said.
Mexico exports first ULSD cargo from Olmeca refinery amid infrastructure woes
Mexico exported the first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) reprocessed in its new Olmeca refinery in early April, as infrastructure to transport the much-needed motor fuel across the country is not ready.
Egypt begins basic design phase for Red Sea Petrochemical Complex project in Ain Sokhna
Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the signing of contracts for the Egyptian-Chinese joint venture contractor to implement the basic designs for the first phase of the Red Sea Petrochemical Complex project in Ain Sokhna, Egypt.
JGC, Amogy partner to accelerate large-scale ammonia cracking technology
JGC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amogy to utilize Amogy's catalyst for large-scale ammonia cracking technology development.
Azerbaijan's SOCAR resumes operations at Baku oil refinery
Azerbaijan's oil company SOCAR has resumed operations at an oil refinery in Baku after a 40-day shutdown caused by maintenance works after a fire.
Samsung E&A awarded contract for polylactic acid plant in the UAE
SAMSUNG E&A has announced that it is the contractor for its upcoming polylactic acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.
Digital Feature: Guidance for developing first-of-a-kind projects and processes
New products and processes have the potential to drive new value through performance or cost improvements targeted to evolving market needs in the oil, gas and chemical industry. To realize this value, however, organizations must navigate a challenging path through development and scale-up of first-of-a-kind processes.
- 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

