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Bahri, Petredec partner to meet Saudi Arabia’s growing LPG and ammonia shipping needs

Bahri (The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia) and Petredec have agreed to form a strategic partnership aimed at addressing Saudi Arabia’s increasing LPG and ammonia shipping demands.

Petron to use Verdagy's electrolyzers to power its biorefinery for SAF, renewable diesel and e-methanol production

Petron will use 320 MW of Verdagy's eDynamic® electrolyzers to produce over 45,000 tpy of green hydrogen for integration into its first biorefinery project for production of SAF, renewable diesel and e-Methanol.                   

Ammonia decomposition—Hydrogen carrier value chain

TATA Consulting Engineers Ltd.: Choudhari, A.

Ammonia (NH3) is emerging as one of the most promising H2 carriers, offering solutions to several critical challenges associated with H2 storage and transportation. As H2 is increasingly recognized as a pivotal component in the transition to a carbon-free energy future, efficient storage and transportation systems have become crucial for its widespread adoption. 

A novel process and machinery unit for the highly efficient liquefaction of renewable natural gases

Linde Engineering: Bub, A.  |  Schiewe, T.  |  Howard, H.

The authors’ company has developed a gas expansion-based liquefaction processa using a proprietary machine called a compander. This article describes the newly developed process, including ease of operation and permitting, as well as high quality thanks to in-house design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of key components. 

Distillation of a mixture containing CO2, CH4 and H2—Part 2

Northrop Consulting: Northrop, P. S.
SVP Chemical Plant Services: Pattabathula, V.
Consultant: Broadhurst, P.
Green Gas Process Technologies: Kimchi, B. B.

This article describes a method for the simultaneous separation of a mixture containing hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), which may result from certain shifted synthesis gas (syngas) mixtures.

Design efficient and scalable liquefaction plants for a low-carbon future

Aspen Technology: Davidson, J.

The safe, reliable and environmentally sustainable delivery of LNG to consumer markets requires investment in new and expanded infrastructure. Embedding digital technology and insights allows key stakeholders to understand the challenges of such an endeavor, along with pathways to more efficient projects and operations.

Nizhnekamskneftekhim receives first ton of ethylene at new EP-600 plant in Russia

PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim, part of SIBUR petrochemical holding, has received the first ton of the monomer as part of commissioning work at the new EP-600 ethylene plant, and plans to bring it to design capacity by the end of 2025.

Trump lifts freeze on U.S. LNG export permit applications

President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday for the U.S. to resume processing export permit applications for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, part of an effort to raise U.S. energy output and dismantle his predecessor's policies.

India likely to boost purchases of U.S. oil, gas following Trump's announcement

India is likely to increase its purchases of U.S. oil and gas after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to maximize U.S. oil and gas production.

Trump to declare 'national energy emergency' to boost fossil fuels, power projects

President Donald Trump laid out a sweeping plan to maximize already record high U.S. oil and gas production by declaring a national energy emergency, stripping away excess regulation, and withdrawing the U.S. from an international pact to fight climate change.