Asia/Pacific
Singapore's middle distillate stocks fell to a 4-mos low, as exports rise
Singapore's inventories of middle distillates fell further to a fresh 4-mos low of around 8 MMb, as net exports of both diesel/gasoil and jet fuel/kerosene rose.
EU to investigate Chinese biodiesel dumping allegation
The European Union said it would begin an anti-dumping investigation into biodiesel imports from China, which the bloc's industry says has slashed domestic production.
China's Nov diesel exports down 44.9% on last year despite weak domestic demand
China's diesel exports in November were down 44.9% on last year at 1.16 MMt, as domestic demand remains above pandemic levels but faces continued headwinds from the country's property slowdown.
Nextchem awarded licensing, process design and catalyst supply for biodegradable plastics intermediates in China
Maire announces that Nextchem, through its biodegradable plastics technology licensor CONSER, has been awarded technology licensing and catalyst supply by a prominent client, as part of a larger project located in Northwestern China.
Bain-backed biofuels refiner ties up with China firm to source feedstock
Bain Capital-backed biofuels refiner EcoCeres has tied up with a waste management firm backed by the Chinese city of Shenzhen to source feedstock as it expands production of low-carbon fuels to meet fast-growing demand.
India to allow diversion of up to 1.7 MMt of sugar for ethanol
India has decided to allow sugar mills to divert up to 1.7 MMt of sugar for ethanol production, as New Delhi aims to reduce disruptions in its ambitious biofuel program.
Sumitomo Chemical to establish innovative and highly efficient technology for producing methanol from CO2
Sumitomo Chemical has completed the construction of a pilot facility to establish a highly efficient process for producing methanol from CO2 at its Ehime Works, located in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, and has commenced operations at the facility.
India will buy Venezuelan oil, says minister
India will buy Venezuelan oil as some refiners in the country have the capability to process heavy crude oil.
Neste enables first Thai Airways flight using SAF in cooperation with PTT and Petco Trading
Thai Airways, the flag carrier airline of Thailand, operated its first flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in December, 2023.
Woodside, Santos proposed $52-B tie-up unlikely to be sealed until at least Feb
Australia's Woodside Energy and rival Santos are unlikely to announce any agreement on a proposed $52-B tie-up to create a global oil and gas giant until at least February.
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