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Digital Exclusive: U.S. flip-flop jeopardizes global treaty to end plastic pollution
Rob Benedict, Vice President, Petrochemicals and Midstream, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), details the Biden administration's (U.S.) flip-flop on allowing individual countries to take their own path to tackle plastics pollution, and instead, wants universal plastic production caps and the banning of certain chemicals. Mr. Benedict details why this approach will only hurt the global objective to end plastic pollution.
Exolum begins demonstration of transport and storage of green H2 in existing terminal infrastructure
Exolum has started the world’s first project to transport and store green H2 on a commercial scale in existing oil infrastructure using liquid organic H2 carriers (LOHCs).
Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling
Oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday won an appeal against a landmark ruling that required it to accelerate carbon reduction efforts, dealing a blow to campaigners who have turned to legal channels to pursue climate action.
Qair to develop 200,000-tpy e-methanol project on Haropa Port site in Le Havre (France)
Renewable energy company Qair announced that it has been awarded a parcel on Haropa Port site, in Le Havre, France, to develop its 200,000-tpy e-methanol production project Methavert.
GoodFuels successfully delivers sustainable B30 biofuel blend to Norwegian Dawn at Ijmuiden
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn received a GoodFuels B30 sustainable biofuel blend. The B30 biofuel blend, produced exclusively from feedstocks certified as 100% waste and residues, offers a sustainable alternative that avoids competition with food resources.
Catalyxx secures $5.8-MM Series A equity round to advance green chemistry technology
Catalyxx Inc., a leading innovator in green chemistry, has successfully completed a $5.8-MM Series A equity round led by Aether Chemical Investments, a single-asset investment vehicle sponsored by Beka Finance, a prominent investment firm specializing in high-growth companies with strategic potential.
Neste changes its guidance due to unplanned shutdown of Rotterdam refinery
Neste’s Rotterdam refinery has been shut down due to a fire on 8 November 2024. The fire has been extinguished and did not cause any injuries.
Repsol launches Nexa, the commercial brand of its 100% renewable premium diesel in service stations
Repsol has launched the commercial name of its 100% renewable diesel in its service stations: Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel, a premium fuel designed for all diesel engines.
Opinion: Trump-led oil and gas export boom may go bust in Europe trade spat
Oil and gas producers in the U.S. expect to find it easier to ramp up production and exploration under the incoming second administration of Donald Trump. Finding local and lucrative markets for their wares may be the bigger challenge.
Neste and Liiga team up to reduce emissions from hockey game travel
Neste and Finland's national ice hockey league, Liiga, have started a collaboration in which the majority of Liiga teams* will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for their bus transportation during the 2024–2025 season in Finland.
- Kazakhstan to build a new $10-B, 10-MMtpy refinery 2/18
- U.S. EPA expected to send 2026 biofuel blending quotas to White House this week 2/18
- Kent awarded pre-FEED contract for Eq.flight, an advanced power-to-liquids SAF project 2/18
- ABB launches integrated carbon capture measurement solution to accelerate industrial decarbonization 2/18
- CONSER awarded technology licensing/PDP contract for DMS and BDO plant in China 2/18
- Singapore marine fuel sales maintain strong start in early 2026 2/18
