http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Decarbonize the FCCU through maximizing low-carbon propylene http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/catalysts/decarbonize-the-fccu-through-maximizing-low-carbon-propylene/ As the global energy system continues to be threatened by geopolitical tensions, the refining industry continues to demonstrate an outstanding capacity for adaptation. Global Project Data: Spotlight on petrochemicals http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/trends-and-resources/global-project-data-spotlight-on-petrochemicals/ Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database is tracking more than 1,100 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Emirates adds SAF on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/emirates-adds-saf-on-flights-from-amsterdam-schiphol-airport/ Emirates has commenced the activation of its fuel agreement with Neste at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, with over 2 million gallons of blended SAF to be supplied into the fueling system throughout 2024. Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery could accelerate European sector's decline http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-could-accelerate-european-sectors-decline/ Nigeria's giant Dangote oil refinery could bring to an end a decades-long gasoline trade from Europe to Africa worth $17 B a year, heaping pressure on European refineries already at risk of closure from heightened competition. A novel process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and acetic acid http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/special-focus-petrochemical-technologies/a-novel-process-for-the-oxidative-dehydrogenation-of-ethane-to-produce-ethylene-and-acetic-acid/ The authors’ company has developed a commercial chemical processa for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODH-E). By means of a heterogeneous catalyst, ethane and oxygen are selectively converted into ethylene and acetic acid, which, after separation and purification, are provided in polymer-grade and glacial quality, respectively. Russian oil refining capacity idled by drones reaches 14% of total http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/russian-oil-refining-capacity-idled-by-drones-reaches-14-of-total/ Russia's oil refining capacity that was shut down by drone attacks has reached 14% of total. Russian domestic fuel supply up in March http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/russian-domestic-fuel-supply-up-in-march/ The Russian energy ministry said that domestic gasoline and diesel daily supplies have increased by 13,000 metric tons and 15,500 tons respectively in March so far from February. thyssenkrupp nucera to supply electrolyzers for ABEL Energy’s Bell green methanol project http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/thyssenkrupp-nucera-to-supply-electrolyzers-for-abel-energy-s-bell-green-methanol-project/ ABEL Energy announced thyssenkrupp nucera as the preferred supplier of the 260MW of electrolyzers required for their flagship green methanol project in Bell Bay, Tasmania, Australia. INEOS O&P UK announced a proposal to cease production of ethanol from its Grangemouth site http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/ineos-op-uk-announced-a-proposal-to-cease-production-of-ethanol-from-its-grangemouth-site/ INEOS O&P UK announced a proposal to close the Ethanol Plant at Grangemouth in Q1 2025 and will start consultations in Grangemouth with its employees and the Trade Union about this proposal. SAF costs must be lower, ExxonMobil VP says http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/saf-costs-must-be-lower-exxonmobil-vp-says/ Costs are the main obstacle to increasing the use of SAF said ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Jack Williams.