Economics
Technip Energies wins contract from LanzaTech UK Ltd. for a SAF facility in the UK
Technip Energies announces the award of a contract for the FEED phase of LanzaTech’s DRAGON SAF Project based on LanzaJet Alcohol to Jet Technology.
Clariant announces grand opening of its new CATOFIN catalyst plant in China
Clariant announced today the grand opening of its new CATOFIN catalyst production site in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China.
Britain's Harbour Energy, bp to develop Viking CCS project
Harbour Energy, Britain's largest oil and gas producer, said on Tuesday it has entered into an agreement with bp to develop the Viking CCS transportation and storage project.
China chemical groups seek Beijing nod for $10-B Indonesia refinery
Two Chinese polyester fiber makers are seeking Beijing's approval to build a $10-B refinery and petrochemical complex in Indonesia.
Lummus' Novolen technology expands portfolio for enhancing recycled polymers
Lummus Technology announced the addition of Novolen Enhance performance polypropylene polymers, a family of products that enhance the properties of recycled polymers.
Evonik sells Lülsdorf site to ICIG
Evonik is selling its site in Lülsdorf, Germany and the associated cyanuric chloride business in Wesseling, Germany to International Chemical Investors Group.
Brazil inflation seen staying high in March on rising gasoline costs
Brazil's inflation likely stayed high in March on rising gasoline bills, reigniting cost of living problems in the country's stagnant economy and probably stoking more disagreement over policy.
EU draws criticism as it proposes green label for some aviation investments
The European Commission has proposed labelling certain investments in aviation as green, after a months-long row over whether to add the sector to the EU's list of sustainable investments.
Western curbs on Russian oil products redraw global shipping map
Global fuel suppliers are turning to longer and costlier routes that produce more carbon emissions to move their diesel and other products as Western restrictions on Russian cargoes have reshuffled global energy shipping patterns.
Global diesel prices fall as economic slowdown intensifies
Global prices for middle distillates such as gas oil and diesel are falling as the economy slows, more refineries come onstream, and exports from Russia are re-routed and replaced by fuel from the Middle East.
- bp's Whiting refinery union workers reject contract extension 2/2
- China's CNPC set to restart Dalian refinery to process Russian oil 2/2
- Dow announces 2029 startup of Phase 1 of its $7.5-B Path2Zero ethylene project 2/2
- ExxonMobil, Chevron see glimmer of Venezuela's potential, especially in refining its crude 2/2
- Nigeria's Dangote refinery expands gas deals with NNPC to secure fuel for expansion programs 2/2
- Carlyle in talks with potential UAE partners on Lukoil assets 2/2
