Europe
Solvay inaugurates new blowing agent production unit in Rosignano, Italy
Solvay announced the opening of its groundbreaking Alve-One production unit in Rosignano, Italy.
BASF, SABIC, and Linde celebrate the start-up of the world's first large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnace
BASF, SABIC, and Linde have inaugurated the world’s first demonstration plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces.
Russia's offline primary oil refining capacity revised up for April
Russia's offline primary oil refining capacity has been revised upwards for April by 107,000 metric tons from previous expectations to 4.430 MMt.
Russia cuts railway gasoline exports by 26.5% in April so far
Russia has reduced gasoline exports by rail in April 1-14 by 26.5% from the same period in March due to an export ban.
Boeing secures its biggest purchase of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel through EPIC Fuels and Avfuel
Boeing has agreed to purchase 7.5 MM gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024 to support its U.S. Commercial Airplanes business operations in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.
Eni to sell stakes in biofuel, bioplastic units by end of 2024
Italian energy group Eni aims to sell by year-end minority stakes in its biofuel and bio-plastic units that could fetch around $1.47 B in total to speed up its energy transition.
BASF broadens its range of bio-balanced ingredients for European detergent, cleaning, and industrial formulations
BASF is expanding its biomass-balanced EcoBalanced product range, doubling up on its commitment as a trailblazer in championing environmentally conscious solutions for detergent and cleaning products manufacturers and industrial formulators
Neste to supply SAF to Air New Zealand at Los Angeles International Airport
Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of nine million liters of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Prada Group announces first investment in SAF credits in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding
Prada Group announces its first investment in SAF credits, utilizing DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service.
Astrid Maersk arrives in Shanghai for first green methanol bunkering in China
Maersk achieved a milestone as the large methanol-enabled vessel “Astrid Maersk” berths at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China.
- Tasnee's Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Co. commences planned maintenance of ethylene plant 1/2
- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association welcomes federal biofuels production incentive coming into force 1/2
- Technip Energies completes acquisition of Ecovyst’s Advanced Materials & Catalysts business 1/2
- Peru opens state-owned Petroperu to private investment after reorganization 1/2
- Brazil's Petrobras cuts jet fuel prices by 9.4% 1/2
- Norway's new car sales were 96% electric in 2025 1/2
