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Riding the wave of transition to a sustainable chemical industry
The chemical industry has shown resilience in addressing economic turbulence and supply chain disruptions after the COVID 19 pandemic.
Global Project Data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database is tracking nearly 1,100 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
Norsk e-Fuel closes e-fuels agreements with Norwegian Air Shuttle and Cargolux
Norsk e-Fuel achieved key partnership milestones by finalizing substantial agreements for offtake and investment, securing commitments from international airlines Norwegian Air Shuttle and Cargolux Airlines International S.A. to purchase fossil-free aviation fuel.
Russia's Ryazan oil refinery reports fire, no injuries
A fire tore through Ryazan oil refinery, Russia's third-largest, the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper said, quoting emergency services.
Italy's Eni, LG Chem press ahead with South Korea's biorefinery project
Eni's sustainable mobility unit Enilive has signed joint venture agreement with LG Chem to develop a biorefinery in South Korea.
Naphtha markets brace for margin squeeze amid supply glut in 2024
Global naphtha markets will likely suffer from lower profit margins in 2024 as refining and petrochemical capacity expansions in China and the Middle East outpace plastics demand growth globally.
INEOS polymer used to create world’s first sustainable gas pipeline
INEOS produced bio-based high-density polyethylene has been used to create the world’s first fully sustainable gas pipeline. Installed by French gas utility network operator, GRDF, the pipeline only uses the low carbon footprint polymer.
Tecnimont awarded a FEED contract for a green ammonia plant in Norway
MAIRE announces that Tecnimont has been awarded a FEED contract by Fortescue, a global green technology, energy and metals company, for a green ammonia plant to be located in the Nordgulen fjord in Norway.
Neste and partners wrap up E-Fuel research project, highlighting advancements in electrofuel development
Renewable hydrogen produced by green electricity and carbon capture and utilization play an important role in combating climate change.
LYB enters into agreement to acquire 35% of Saudi Arabia-based NATPET; expands core PP business
LyondellBasell announced it entered into an agreement to acquire a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia–based National Petrochemical Industrial Company from Alujain Corporation for approximately $500 MM.
- Kumho Mitsui Chemicals begins operation of chlor-alkali plant using thyssenkrupp nucera technology 6/16
- 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
