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BASF launches Irgastab PUR 71, a cutting-edge antioxidant improving regulatory compliance and performance for polyols and polyurethane foams

BASF presents Irgastab PUR 71, an innovative and advanced anti-scorch solution that not only ensures adherence to regulations but also offers exceptional performance.

Biden administration to release aviation fuel subsidy guidance by end of week

The Biden administration expects the Treasury to release guidance on whether to make it easier for SAF made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies.

X-Press Feeders plans to use green methanol for ships in Europe in Q2 2024

Singapore-based container shipper X-Press Feeders plans to use green methanol bunker to fuel part of its fleet in Europe in the second quarter of 2024.

Solvay and ENOWA plan to build first carbon-neutral soda ash plant in NEOM before 2030

Solvay is partnering with ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, to establish the world’s first carbon-neutral soda ash production facility in NEOM, Saudi Arabia.

Phillips 66 announces 2024 capital program

Phillips 66 announced a 2024 capital budget of $2.2 B, including $923 MM for sustaining capital and $1.3 B for growth capital.

Neste partners with Coleman Oil Company to make renewable diesel more widely available in Washington State (U.S.)

Neste has partnered with Coleman Oil Company to enable cities and businesses to have easier access to Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the state of Washington in the U.S.

OQ signs nine agreements to establish $88-MM industrial projects in the Ladayn Polymer Park in Suhar

OQ Refineries and Petrochemical Industries, a subsidiary of OQ, the global integrated energy group, signed nine investment agreements with a total worth of approximately $88 MM to establish industrial projects in the Ladayn Polymer Park in Suhar Industrial City.

New Renewable Fuel Standard volume targets facilitate renewable natural gas production

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule that established biofuel volume requirements and standards for cellulosic biofuel for 2023–25 as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard program.

South Africa picks Russia's Gazprombank as PetroSA refinery partner

South African national oil company PetroSA is confident it will not fall foul of Western sanctions after choosing Russia's Gazprombank Africa as preferred investment partner to restart their refinery at Mossel Bay.

China Shipbuilding’s and Lemissoler’s first methanol-fueled Ultramax bulk carrier receives ABS approval

ABS issued an approval in principle to Lemissoler Navigation for its design of a 65K DWT methanol-fueled Ultramax bulk carrier, the first such methanol vessel for China’s shipbuilding industry.