Engineering & Design
U.S. eases tailpipe rules, slows EV transition through 2030
The Biden administration slashed its target for U.S. electric vehicle adoption from 67% by 2032 to as little as 35% after industry and autoworker backlash in the political battleground state of Michigan.
Brazil's Raizen scouting locations for SAF plant
Brazil's largest sugar-cane ethanol producer, Raizen, has explored locations in Brazil for an ethanol-based SAF plant, aiming to build the world's second ethanol-to-jet fuel plant.
Air New Zealand seeks innovators in global search for SAF
Air New Zealand has launched a global open invitation to innovators and start-ups in the SAF sector to become a supply partner to the airline.
Infinium’s Project Pathfinder is world’s first fully operational eFuels facility
Electrofuels leader Infinium is now successfully operating the world’s first commercial scale facility making drop-in ready eFuels in Corpus Christi, Texas (U.S).
Yokogawa launches OpreX Robot Management Core
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the development and release of OpreX Robot Management Core, a software application in the OpreX Asset Management and Integrity family and will go on sale on March 22, 2024.
ITT invests $11 MM to enhance pump testing in Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia, aiding growth and large project ventures
ITT Inc. announced an approximately $11-MM investment to expand testing capabilities at three of its industrial process sites to enhance capacity for large project awards in its flow business, reinforcing the company’s commitment to an exceptional customer experience.
Rem Offshore orders next generation vessel powered by dual-fuel methanol engines
Rem Offshore and Myklebust Verft have signed a contract for the construction of an Energy Subsea Construction Vessel with a 250 ton crane and will be equipped with dual-fuel methanol engines in combination with battery packs.
Singapore's middle distillates stocks dip slightly as net exports surge
Singapore's middle distillates inventories slipped by 4% from last week as net exports of diesel/gasoil and jet fuel/kerosene surged.
BASF breaks ground on methyl glycol plant at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China
BASF has broken ground on a methyl glycols plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China and is designed with an annual capacity of 46,000 metric tons and aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for brake fluids in the region.
U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles fall as refining ramps up
U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell unexpectedly last week as exports rose and refiners continued to increase activity, while gasoline inventories decreased more than expected.
- BGN announces strategic MoU with XCF Global to produce and supply SAF 11/17
- KazMunayGas and Uzbekneftegaz partner to build 50,000-tpy linear alkylbenzene plant 11/17
- Chevron joins race to explore potential purchase of Lukoil assets, including refineries 11/17
- Abra Group and Sumitomo sign MoU to advance affordable SAF in Brazil 11/17
- Sonatrach signs contract for unit with Sinopec subsidiary to boost gasoline production capacity 11/17
- Verso Energy awards FEED contract to Rely for the DEZiR eSAF project 11/17
