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Vietnam aims to produce 100,000-500,000 tons of hydrogen a year by 2030

Vietnam aims to produce 100,000-500,000 metric tons of hydrogen a year by 2030 as part of its energy transition efforts, according to the country's hydrogen development strategy adopted earlier this month.

Axens successfully starts up hydrocracking units at Shenghong's integrated refinery in China

Axens successfully started several new units at Shenghong Refining & Chemical (Lianyungang) Co. Ltd’s crude-to-paraxylene complex in China’s province of Jiangsu.

Heraeus first foreign company to invest in Japanese ammonia startup

As the first foreign company, the Hanau, Germany-based technology group Heraeus has invested in the Japanese startup Tsubame BHB.

Yokogawa invests in and signs memorandum on business partnership with Tsubame BHB

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it has invested in and signed a memorandum on a business partnership with Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. which has developed an ammonia synthesis method that makes use of electride catalysts.

Asia's SAF projects and agreements

SAF, or alternative fuel made from renewable sources that are used to power aircraft, is crucial for the aviation sector to reach its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but its adoption remains in a nascent phase. Following is a look at other SAF projects and agreements in the Asia-Pacific region.

BAYEGAN selects Lummus for integrated PDH and PP complex

BAYEGAN will license Lummus' CATOFIN technology for a new 450 KTA propane dehydrogenation unit and Lummus' Novolen technology for a new 450 KTA polypropylene unit.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure (GEI) database is tracking more than 1,000 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).

Regional hydrogen hubs set to kickstart Australia’s hydrogen industry

The Australian Hydrogen Council today congratulates the Australian Government on the announcement of a $140-MM agreement with the Western Australian Government to progress a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Australia’s Ampol to upgrade Lytton refinery, posts 1.1% rise in annual profit

Australia’s Ampol Ltd said it intends to upgrade its Lytton refinery located in Queensland to align its gasoline production quality to comply with the latest standards for both regular and premium gasoline grades.

Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights from 2026

Travelers will need to bear the cost of the transition towards green jet fuel, Singapore's transport minister said as he announced the city state's plans for a levy on flight ticket prices as the aviation industry seeks a viable funding model.