Environment
Universal Fuel Technologies’ pilot demonstrates new sustainable aviation fuel production pathways
During a five-month pilot, the company demonstrated that its Flexiforming technology can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks.
Shell unveils market strategy during Capital Markets Day
During Shell’s Capital Markets Day 2025, it unveiled the next steps in the execution of its strategy. Shell is strengthening its commitment to value creation and maintaining its focus on performance, discipline and simplification.
Clariant's EnviCat N2O-S catalyst significantly mitigates N2O emissions at GNFC's nitric acid plant in India
Clariant's EnviCat N2O-S catalyst has reduced nitrous oxide emissions equivalent to 44,000 t/month CO2eq at Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited's nitric acid facility in Gujarat, India
Agilyx launches Plastyx Ltd. to source and supply feedstock for the European advanced plastic recycling industry
Agilyx ASA announced the launch of Plastyx Ltd. in collaboration with Carlos Monreal. Plastyx aims to be Europe's leading feedstock supplier to the advanced plastic recycling market. Plastyx Ltd. is a 60:40 joint venture between Agilyx and Circular Resources SARL. Mr. Monreal will serve as Chairman.
Kurita America launches DReeM BL Plus
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading global providers of industrial water treatment solutions, has introduced DReeM BL Plus. As a blend of the award-winning DReeM Polymer™, DReeM™ BL Plus has the same unique polymer chemistry to maximize heat transfer and, should it be needed, remove scale in boilers.
Braskem Siam partners with Mitr Phol Bio Fuel to use ethanol to produce bio-ethylene/polyethylene
Braskem Siam and Braskem signed a Letter of Intent with Mitr Phol Bio Fuel to supply agricultural-based ethanol for the production of bio-ethylene and bio-based polyethylene
Wison Engineering signs FEED contract with WasteFuel for Ankara Green Methanol project in Turkey
The ITC-WasteFuel project plans to utilize biogas generated from the waste treatment facilities of ITC in Ankara to produce green methanol. This marks Turkey's first biogas-to-methanol project.
Nippon Steel obtains new certifications for pipes/tubes used in the chemical industry
To meet its customers’ need to promote carbon neutrality, Nippon Steel Corporation has obtained five SuMPO EPD certifications based on the SuMPO Environmental Labeling Program by the Sustainable Management Promotion Organization, for its steel pipes and tubes used in the chemical industry and for boilers.
Fire extinguished at Phillips 66's Los Angeles refinery (U.S.)
A small fire broke out at Phillips 66's 139,000-bpd refinery in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, the company said. "The source of the fire was quickly isolated and extinguished," a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Saudi Aramco launches first direct air capture test unit
Saudi oil giant Aramco has launched a pilot direct air capture (DAC) unit able to remove 12 tpy of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
- Indian Oil buys first Colombian oil under Ecopetrol contract 12/31
- Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, damages equipment at Tuapse refinery 12/31
- Chile's $2.5-B Volta green ammonia project wins environmental permit 12/31
- China begins issuing second batch of 2026 crude import quotas to refiners 12/31
- EIA: U.S. crude, fuel inventories rose in the week ended December 19 12/30
- Ghana's Tema oil refinery restarts after 9-yr shutdown 12/30
