Environment & Safety
Siemens and Shell sign MoU to advance low-carbon, highly efficient energy solutions
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Shell Global Solutions International BV have signed an MoU to collaborate on developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions that support the energy transition.
Air New Zealand welcomes first shipment of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel into New Zealand
Air New Zealand will next week welcome the first shipment of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into New Zealand (‘Aotearoa’) ready to power the airline's fleet.
Mitsui Chemicals selects ethylene oxide catalyst from Shell Catalysts & Technologies
Mitsui Chemicals has asked Shell Catalysts & Technologies for its Shell S-896 catalyst, which is expected to provide important economic benefits from raw material (ethylene) savings and also help the organization meet the decarbonization goals.
ADNOC Refining to complete first phase of waste heat recovery project
ADNOC Refining, a joint venture company between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Eni, and OMV, is set to complete the first phase of its innovative Waste Heat Recovery project at the General Utilities Plant in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.
Aemetis on schedule with engineering for SAF and renewable diesel plant by global construction firm CTCI
Aemetis reported that the engineering work completed during the past year by CTCI for the Aemetis Riverbank Carbon Zero sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel plant is on schedule for filing permits and conducting procurement commencing in Q4 2022.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 09/09
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
Spain's Repsol sells 25% of oil and gas unit to EIG for $4.8 B
Repsol is selling a 25% stake in its oil and gas exploration division to U.S. fund EIG for $4.8 B, building up a warchest for renewables projects as the energy industry moves to a lower-carbon future.
BASF and Samsung Heavy Industries collaborate on CCS onboard maritime vessels
BASF and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. will carry out a collaborative feasibility assessment of capturing CO2 onboard maritime vessels using BASF’s OASE blue technology for flue gas applications.
Chevron New Energies, Crowley lead first close of Series A funding round for Zero Emissions Industries
The new funds are expected to enable ZEI to roll out their next generation fully integrated marine power system and scale quickly to meet the demand within the maritime industry for their zero emission propulsion solutions.
Imperial advances renewable diesel plans, awards hydrogen contract to Air Products
Imperial announced a long-term contract with Air Products to supply low-carbon hydrogen for Imperial’s proposed renewable diesel complex at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Alberta.

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- MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan 6/16
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, RITE partner to convert captured CO2 into methanol 6/16
- Yara Clean Ammonia supports groundbreaking ammonia bunkering pilot in Pilbara (Australia) 6/16
- Syensqo signs carbon fiber composites recycling contract with Fairmat 6/16
- OCI Global receives U.S. regulatory approval for the sale of its global methanol business to Methanex Corp. 6/16