Environment
Optimize direct air carbon capture systems for petrochemical sustainability
The advent of direct air carbon capture (DACC) systems presents a groundbreaking opportunity to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) and repurpose it as a valuable feedstock for petrochemical products like methanol and synthetic fuels.
BASF starts up its first plant for recycled polyamide 6
BASF announced the start-up of the world’s first commercial loopamid® plant. The production facility at the Caojing site in Shanghai, China, has an annual capacity of 500 metric tons and marks an important step in the supply of sustainable products for the textile industry.
U.S. weighs funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs
The U.S. Department of Energy is weighing funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs that were selected under a $7 billion federal program.
Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining
Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining. Eni will further develop its biorefining capacity through the development of new initiatives for producing biofuels for both aviation and land/maritime transportation.
Consortium concludes MoU for study on SAF, bio-naphtha and renewable diesel from domestic forest residues
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Chugoku Lumber Co., Ltd., Boeing Japan KK and Obayashi Corporation have concluded a memorandum of understanding on a preliminary business feasibility study for the manufacture and sale of sustainable aviation fuel, bio-naphtha and renewable diesel from domestic forest residues.
Vast secures A$700,000-grant from Australia-Singapore Initiative to progress South Australia sustainable fuels project
HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty. Ltd, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Ltd. (Vast), has been awarded A$700,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations.
U.S. biodiesel use increases outside of the transportation sector
A small but increasing amount of biodiesel in the U.S. is consumed in the residential, commercial, and electric power sectors, according to new estimates now published in the U.S. EIA's State Energy Data System.
BASF, Forestal collaborate on advanced e-methanol production using OASE® technology
BASF and Forestal have signed an early disclosure agreement aimed at advancing the production of e-methanol through carbon capture solutions. Under this strategic partnership, BASF has been selected to share its proprietary OASE® blue technology for use in Forestal’s pioneering Triskelion project in Galicia, Spain.
Signature Aviation brings blended sustainable aviation fuel to six new European locations
Signature Aviation has announced the expansion of its blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offering at six new locations across Europe following multiple blended SAF supply agreements.
Glencore's South African refinery invests in cleaner fuels
Astron Energy, a unit of global commodity trader Glencore, will invest up to 6 B rand ($328 MM) to install new equipment and become compliant with South Africa's cleaner fuel specifications ahead of a 2027 deadline.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
