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Taiwan starts sustainable aviation fuel supply for domestic carriers
Taiwan supplied for the first time a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to refuel planes owned by three domestic carriers at several airports across the country, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said.
Mexico exports first ULSD cargo from Olmeca refinery amid infrastructure woes
Mexico exported the first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) reprocessed in its new Olmeca refinery in early April, as infrastructure to transport the much-needed motor fuel across the country is not ready.
Iran authorities seize two vessels carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Gulf
Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized two Tanzanian-flagged vessels allegedly carrying 1.5 MM liters of "smuggled fuel" in the Gulf
South Korea to implement smaller fuel tax cuts from May
Tax breaks will be extended until the end of June, with the rate adjusted to 10% for gasoline, from the current 15%, and that for diesel and liquefied petroleum gas butane to 15% from 23%.
Egypt begins basic design phase for Red Sea Petrochemical Complex project in Ain Sokhna
Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the signing of contracts for the Egyptian-Chinese joint venture contractor to implement the basic designs for the first phase of the Red Sea Petrochemical Complex project in Ain Sokhna, Egypt.
China-U.S. trade war redrawing global LPG trading, outlook
The global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing an upheaval as high tariffs on U.S. imports force Chinese buyers to swap American cargoes for alternatives from the Middle East, while U.S. shipments divert to Europe and elsewhere in Asia.
Kazakhstan raises gasoline exports plans to 54,283 tons in April
Kazakhstan plans to export 40,000 metric tons of Ai-92 gasoline this month from the Shymkent oil refinery amid plentiful stockpiles, the energy ministry's exporting schedule showed. This would be on top of 14,283 tons already allocated for export from the Condensate refinery.
JGC, Amogy partner to accelerate large-scale ammonia cracking technology
JGC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amogy to utilize Amogy's catalyst for large-scale ammonia cracking technology development.
Samsung E&A awarded contract for polylactic acid plant in the UAE
SAMSUNG E&A has announced that it is the contractor for its upcoming polylactic acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.
UN shipping agency strikes deal on fuel emissions, CO2 fees
Countries at the U.N. shipping agency struck a deal on a global fuel emissions standard for the maritime sector that will impose an emissions fee on ships that breach it and reward vessels burning cleaner fuels.
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