Economics
Cargill to boost biodiesel production through acquisition of Granol's soy crushers in Brazil
The U.S. company last month announced a binding offer to buy the soy crushing plants as it looks to boost biodiesel production and expand operations in the world's biggest soy producer.
Global diesel shortage boosts prices
Global distillate fuel oil inventories remain much lower than normal for the time of year which is putting strong upward pressure on fuel prices.
Nigeria awards 42 contracts under delayed flaring program
Nigeria has awarded contracts to 42 companies under a program to harness gas which is released as a byproduct of oil production.
EU lawmakers approve binding green fuel targets for aviation
The European Parliament adopted a deal to set binding targets for airlines in Europe to increase their use of SAF.
bp commits to Germany with $11-B low-carbon investment push
bp plans to invest up to €10 B ($10.7 B) in low-carbon fuels, renewables and EV charging in Germany by the end of the decade to rival local power firms, as competition over the energy transition of Europe's largest economy intensifies.
Sempra Infrastructure completes sale of non-controlling interest in Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 to KKR
Sempra Infrastructure announced that it has completed the sale of a 42% indirect, non-controlling interest in its Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project to KKR.
Historic SAF delivery arrives in Copenhagen – growing demand in Danish aviation
To meet growing demand for SAF from airlines, DCC & Shell Aviation Denmark are now, for the first time in Denmark, establishing a large inventory of bio-based aviation fuel, SAF.
Evonik expands catalyst production in China
Evonik Industries has completed the relocation and expansion of its precious metal powder catalyst plant in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP).
USDA to adjust GHG model to help ethanol get aviation fuel subsidy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $400,000 to adjust a federal greenhouse gas emissions model to ensure that aviation fuel made from corn-based ethanol is eligible for hefty subsidies.
As Saudi oil cuts raise prices, Asia refineries buy elsewhere
Refiners across the top-importing region of Asia are being forced to adapt buying patterns as the additional output cuts by Saudi Arabia have reduced availability of their preferred medium sour grades of crude.
- HIF Global and German eFuel One GmbH sign HoA for e-methanol offtake 2/20
- Venezuela's refineries boost processing to 35% of capacity 2/20
- New Trinidad gas projects could provide necessary feedstock for country's petchem and LNG sectors 2/20
- MK-Polymer delivers ethylene-propylene rubber to JSC Kazenergokabel 2/20
- Mexican authorities shut down 22-m long tunnel used in illegal smuggling of fuel supplies 2/20
- Digital Feature: First-stage ejector nozzle retrofit achieves meaningful performance improvement 2/20
