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Brazil's Grupo Potencial to invest $392 MM in corn ethanol plant as part of biofuels complex

Brazil's Grupo Potencial will invest 2 B reais ($392.9 MM) to build a corn ethanol plant in Lapa, Parana state, as part of a plan to develop the world's largest biofuels complex.

Mexico exports 39% less crude oil in June, refining and fuel production increase significantly

In May, Pemex's international trading arm, PMI, forecast that the company would export less this year because more would be sent to local refineries, including to its new Olmeca refinery in the port of Dos Bocas.

Update: Cancelled and postponed green hydrogen projects

Developers of green hydrogen have scaled back investments and scrapped projects globally as elevated production costs and weak demand for the low-carbon fuel have made many ventures unviable. 

HIF Global announces new design for e-Fuels project in PaysandĂș, Uruguay

As part of an ongoing dialogue process with the community and the government of Uruguay, HIF Global has presented a revised version of its e-Fuels project in the Paysandú Department.

Brazil's Petrobras to invest $4.8 B in integration between Reduc refinery and Boaventura complex

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras will invest 26 billion reais ($4.8 billion) in an integration between the Reduc refinery and the Boaventura energy complex in Rio de Janeiro state.

Braskem completes first sale of circular polyethylene in South America

Braskem has completed the sale of circular polyethylene (PE), produced through chemical recycling, to the Copobras Group.

Brazil's energy minister hints at possible fuel price cuts

Brazil's Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira suggested that gasoline and diesel prices could soon be lowered in the country, where state-run oil giant Petrobras controls most of the refining capacity.

Air Liquide to invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S. to support industrial growth

Air Liquide will invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S., to modernize and connect an air separation unit (ASU) to its existing network.

Maire's NEXTCHEM awarded engineering contract for Pacifico Mexinol's $3.3-B, 2.1-MMtpy low-carbon methanol project

Maire announced that NEXTCHEM has been awarded about €210 million basic engineering and critical proprietary equipment supply contract for the Pacifico Mexinol low-carbon methanol project.

OCI Global completes $1.9-B sale of OCI Methanol to Methanex Corporation

OCI Global announced the successful closing of the divestment of 100% of its equity interests in its Global Methanol Business (OCI Methanol) to Methanex Corporation (Methanex) for $1.9 B.