Economics
Mott Corporation and South Korean partner DL E&C announce eight-figure agreement with S-Oil to advance cutting edge chemical production
Mott Corporation, a global leader in filtration and flow control solutions, announced a new eight-figure agreement with South Korean refinery S-OIL. Mott and its Korean partner DL E&C are teaming up to provide critical filtration technology for S-OIL’s groundbreaking Shaheen project in Ulsan, South Korea.
China's SPIC plans $5.9-B investment turning green hydrogen into fuel
China's State Power Investment Corp announced a $5.85-B investment plan in northeast China to produce fuel from hydrogen produced from wind power, according to a company official and a local government report.
Russia's Sibur strikes deal to issue carbon credits from solar project
Russia's Sibur, the largest petrochemical producer in eastern Europe, said it plans to start issuing carbon credits outside Russia after reaching a deal at the COP28 climate summit to register a solar project with a new international program.
BASF launches Irgastab PUR 71, a cutting-edge antioxidant improving regulatory compliance and performance for polyols and polyurethane foams
BASF presents Irgastab PUR 71, an innovative and advanced anti-scorch solution that not only ensures adherence to regulations but also offers exceptional performance.
Biden administration to release aviation fuel subsidy guidance by end of week
The Biden administration expects the Treasury to release guidance on whether to make it easier for SAF made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies.
X-Press Feeders plans to use green methanol for ships in Europe in Q2 2024
Singapore-based container shipper X-Press Feeders plans to use green methanol bunker to fuel part of its fleet in Europe in the second quarter of 2024.
Solvay and ENOWA plan to build first carbon-neutral soda ash plant in NEOM before 2030
Solvay is partnering with ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, to establish the world’s first carbon-neutral soda ash production facility in NEOM, Saudi Arabia.
Phillips 66 announces 2024 capital program
Phillips 66 announced a 2024 capital budget of $2.2 B, including $923 MM for sustaining capital and $1.3 B for growth capital.
Neste partners with Coleman Oil Company to make renewable diesel more widely available in Washington State (U.S.)
Neste has partnered with Coleman Oil Company to enable cities and businesses to have easier access to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the state of Washington in the U.S.
OQ signs nine agreements to establish $88-MM industrial projects in the Ladayn Polymer Park in Suhar
OQ Refineries and Petrochemical Industries, a subsidiary of OQ, the global integrated energy group, signed nine investment agreements with a total worth of approximately $88 MM to establish industrial projects in the Ladayn Polymer Park in Suhar Industrial City.
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- Eni strengthens its global LNG strategy with long-term supply agreements in Indonesia 5/22
- Breakthrough shows how electricity could replace heat to turn CO₂ into useful chemicals 5/22
- bp's Whiting Refinery offers revised proposal to union in ongoing talks 5/22
- Plains oil pipeline partly shut down after rupture in East Los Angeles (U.S.), could disrupt supplies to refineries 5/22
- Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal 5/22
