Methanol
StormFisher Hydrogen acquires Recyclage Carbone Varennes to launch North America's first large-scale low-carbon methanol plant
Scheduled for operation in 2028, the facility will supply low-carbon fuels to global maritime, aviation, and chemical markets.
European Energy to introduce next generation of green methanol technology
The bio-methanol will be produced through an innovative technology known as electrified steam methane reforming (e-SMR), where renewable electricity is used to process biogas or biomethane into synthesis gas, which is then converted into green methanol using European Energy’s proprietary methanol technology.
Topsoe to support new blue methanol plant in Texas
Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has been selected as technology provider by Sandpiper Chemicals LLC, for their new blue methanol plant in Texas City, Texas.
ITOCHU to supply low-carbon methanol fuel for NYK Line at Port of Ulsan
The low-carbon methanol fuel recently supplied by ITOCHU is made from biomass-derived raw materials, and it is expected that the GHG emissions throughout the life cycle of the fuel will be less than that of conventional fuels.
Technip Energies awarded two services contracts for first-of-a-kind, waste-to-methanol Ecoplanta project in Spain
The plant will be the first in Europe to transform, at scale, non-recyclable municipal solid waste and biomass into renewable and circular methanol.
Exolum planning construction of new €100-MM energy transition terminal at the Outer Port of A Coruña, Spain
The project is conceived as an energy transition terminal, designed to progressively adapt to market developments, regulation and industrial demand, and will be equipped to operate with both conventional products and sustainable fuels, such as renewable ammonia, captured CO₂, green methanol, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biofuels.
HyOrc and Start Lda form JV to launch national green methanol platform in Portugal
The project supports Europe’s transition away from fossil fuels and aligns with decarbonization goals in shipping and heavy industry.
- 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

