Engineering & Design
First flight in history with 100% sustainable aviation fuel on a regional commercial aircraft
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste collaborated to enable the first ever 100% SAF-powered test flight on a commercial regional aircraft.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 6/17
In case you missed any downstream news, this piece will give you a summary of some of the top stories from last week.
Lummus Technology launches next generation of breech-lock high-pressure heat exchanger closure
Lummus Technology announced the launch of its Polaris breech-lock closure, a new technological upgrade applicable to its high-pressure heat exchanger equipment.
Maire Tecnimont strengthens its partnership with Granbio thanks to the patent validation for 2G ethanol technology
Europe’s strict regulations and challenging targets for the decarbonization of transports are driving a rapidly growing demand for bio and low carbon fuels.
Dow publishes second annual integrated ESG Report
Dow Inc. released its second annual comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, further demonstrating its commitment to transparency in data disclosure.
Wood signs global engineering & project support master services agreement with Chevron
Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, has entered into a 10-year global master services agreement for engineering and project related services with Chevron.
Braskem Idesa and Advario announce partnership to construct the Puerto Mexico Chemical Terminal in Veracruz
Braskem Idesa announced the signing of an investment agreement with Advario for a joint 50% stake in the construction and operation of an ethane import terminal in Mexico, called Puerto Mexico Chemical Terminal.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 6/10
In case you missed any downstream news, this piece will give you a summary of some of the top stories from last week.
KH Neochem selects Aspen Technology software to accelerate digitalization for the self optimizing plant
Aspen Technology announced that a leading Japanese chemical producer, KH Neochem Co., Ltd. has selected Aspen DMC3 advanced process control software with patented adaptive process control to accelerate the digital transformation journey across its network of plants.
UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure selects Siemens tech to power nation’s electric vehicle charging corridor
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure selected Siemens technology for a nationwide network of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers which will help reduce carbon emissions.

- AVTL to develop ammonia terminal in Pipavav, India 6/20
- Chevron seeks buyers for 50% stake in Singapore refinery 6/20
- Asian refiners seek more Mideast oil after spot premiums jump on Israel-Iran conflict 6/20
- Mexican authorities discover clandestine mini-refinery in crackdown of illegal hydrocarbon trade 6/20
- Italy's Eni eyes new unit to manage oil refineries 6/20
- Inatech's Techoil implemented by Flint Hills Resources for a modern, integrated future 6/20