Environment

ASRock Industrial launches AiUAC to power software-defined, open industrial automation

thyssenkrupp Uhde delivers EnviNOx® technology to Covestro Baytown site

The advanced emissions control system plays a central role in Covestro’s Nitric Acid Unit Climate Initiative (NAUCI), equating to an annual abatement of approximately 154,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂e).

Indian automakers say ethanol fuel hurts mileage but is safe, as motorists complain

India's roll-out of fuel blended with 20% ethanol will hurt a vehicle's mileage by 2%-4% but is safe to use, a lobby group representing the country's automakers said, aiming to assuage motorists' concerns in the world's third-largest car market.

Aster Chemicals declares force majeure at Singapore naphtha cracker

Singapore's Aster Chemicals and Energy has declared force majeure on petrochemical supplies from its naphtha cracker on Bukom island

Universal Fuel Technologies’ SAF accepted into ASTM Clearinghouse for qualification

Universal Fuel Technologies' ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel produced via the company’s Flexiforming technology has been accepted into the ASTM D4054 Clearinghouse, which supports the technical evaluation of new aviation fuels, for qualification.

Sinopec wins engineering contract for Saudi Arabian green hydrogen/ammonia project

China's Sinopec said it has agreed to provide engineering services for Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power to build the world’s largest integrated green hydrogen and green ammonia project in the kingdom.

Russia's idle oil refining capacity record high after Ukrainian drone attacks

Damage from Ukrainian drone attacks and extensive planned maintenance have sent Russia's offline oil refining capacity to a record high in August, though working sites are likely to spur output to help mitigate the impact.

China's carbon market to introduce absolute emissions caps from 2027

China will tighten its carbon trading market by introducing absolute emissions caps in some industries for the first time starting by 2027, China's cabinet said.

DG Fuels advances plans to create EU-compliant E-SAF market supply

Two independent third-party consultant reports have confirmed that the modified DGF system will produce high-value E-SAF in compliance with existing EU guidance.

ABB and Citroniq target a world first with 100% bio-based polypropylene facility

Polypropylene is used for many everyday items society relies on, including food and beverage packaging, automotive parts, consumer goods and medical devices.