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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.

Axens completes site expansion to produce hydrogenation tail gas treatment catalysts in Saudi Arabia

The expansion of Axens Catalyst Arabia Limited comprises an additional capacity for Axens to manufacture tail gas treatment catalysts on site.

Digital Feature: Guidance for developing first-of-a-kind projects and processes

Burns & McDonnell: Ploetz, C.  |  O'Mara, T.

New products and processes have the potential to drive new value through performance or cost improvements targeted to evolving market needs in the oil, gas and chemical industry. To realize this value, however, organizations must navigate a challenging path through development and scale-up of first-of-a-kind processes. 

U.S. oil, biofuel group recommends 5.25 Bgal in biomass diesel mandates

A U.S. and biofuel coalition recommended that the Environmental Protection Agency propose federal mandates for biomass diesel blending for 2026 at 5.25 billion gallons (Bgal), which would be a significant increase from previous mandates.

Ukraine will add bioethanol to petrol from May, seeks first imports from EU

Ukraine will introduce the mandatory addition of 5% bioethanol to motor fuel from May 1 to meet EU sustainability regulations, and some European refineries have already started producing fuel for Ukraine.