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Japan's NYK, GCMD sign 5-year agreement for low-carbon shipping collaboration

Japan's leading shipping company NYK has signed a 5-year contract with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation to collaborate on low-carbon solutions for shipping.

LG Chem: considering ways to lift competitiveness of petrochemical business

South Korean petrochemical operator LG Chem said it is considering various ways of improving the company's competitiveness.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

According to Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database, the Asia-Pacific region continues to lead in active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry.

Is oil market’s glass half full or half empty?

Global petroleum prices appear reasonable given the level of inventories – to the frustration of the producers who would like them to be significantly higher.

Oil heads for fourth straight quarterly decline

Oil prices rose above $75 a barrel but were on course for a fourth consecutive quarter of losses amid concerns over sluggish global economic activity and fuel demand.

Fashion industry driving demand for green shipping, Maersk says

Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk, as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint.

China's Unipec fights uphill battle to contain Middle East crude prices

The production cuts by OPEC+ may aim to keep crude prices high enough to satisfy the exporter group, but they are also starting to drive some unusual dynamics in the broader oil market.

Pertamina plans to start making bioethanol from sugarcane, cassava

Indonesian state energy company PT Pertamina plans to begin producing bioethanol from sugarcane and cassava this year, its CEO told a conference.

Malaysia's Petronas sees domestic oil, gas output peaking by 2024

Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas sees its domestic oil and gas production peaking at about 2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) by 2024, its exploration executives said.

Maersk orders six methanol-powered container vessels

Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk said it had ordered from China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group six mid-size container vessels capable of running on green methanol.