Asia/Pacific
NextChem to conduct a feasibility study for a 60,000-tpy SAF plant in Indonesia
NextChem (Sustainable Technology Solutions) has been awarded a feasibility study, along with PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors, for a 60,000-tpy sustainable aviation fuel project located in Sei Mangkei, Indonesia.
Nippon Shokubai announces Indonesian subsidiary's plan to expand its superabsorbent polymer (SAP) plant
Nippon Shokubai Co., headquartered in Osaka, Japan, has announced that the company decided, at its board meeting held on July 30, 2024, to give approval to an investment plan at PT. NIPPON SHOKUBAI INDONESIA (NSI).
Indonesia's biodiesel consumption at 6.12 MM kiloliters in first half of 2024
Indonesia's biodiesel consumption in the first half of 2024 reached 6.12 MM kiloliters, data from the energy ministry showed on Friday.
China plans new carbon emissions controls as it aims for 2030 peak
China will accelerate the development of a carbon emissions control system to help it achieve its goal of reaching a peak in the emissions of the climate-warming gases by 2030.
Japan's gasoline imports seen rising through August as refinery outages cut output
Japan's gasoline imports are expected to stay elevated through August after rising 20% in June as outages at its refineries are reducing output during peak summer demand season.
China's newest refiner Yulong stocks up on Russian oil ahead of startup
China's newest mega refiner Shandong Yulong Petrochemical has stepped up purchases of Russian crude oil cargoes for September arrival ahead of a planned test operation of its new plant.
Ampol, Graincorp collaborate for potential renewable fuels plant in Australia
The companies inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU), under which Graincorp will supply feedstock to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel at the Lytton refinery.
Decarbonizing steam crackers: Key technical challenges of transitioning from natural gas to hydrogen
In the petrochemical industry, olefin crackers utilize significant amounts of heat to crack hydrocarbons into essential chemicals, such as olefins and aromatics.
TFG Marine signs agreement with Consort Bunkers for four newbuild methanol carriage bunker tankers
TFG Marine, a leading international marine fuel joint venture founded by Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, has signed a long-term time charter agreement with Singapore-headquartered Consort Bunkers for four newbuild methanol carriage-ready bunker tankers.
India to boost refining capacity to 6.19 MMbpd by 2028
India's annual refining capacity is projected to rise by about a fifth to a 309.5 metric MMt equivalent to 6.19 MMbpd by 2028 to meet rising local fuel demand.
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