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Lummus launches ethanol-based SAF technology

Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the commercial availability of its ethanol to SAF process technology.

Net Zero: Saipem launches Bluenzyme, the most sustainable solution for CO2 capture

Saipem has launched Bluenzyme with the release of the first industrialized product, Bluenzyme 200, a ready-to-use package aimed at small and medium emitters, which has a nominal capture capacity of 200 tons of CO2 per day.

Online Exclusive: Advanced hydrocracking unit flow scheme optimization and integration approach to maximize refinery margins for a residue upgrading project

The integration of a solvent deasphalting (SDA) and hydrocracking upgrading complex provides a favorable techno-economic return for residue upgradation at relatively lower capital expenditures vs. other alternatives for a brownfield project.

ABB supports innovative bioplastics project as main electrical contractor for Avantium and Worley

Avantium is building a new plant that will support the transition to bio-based plastics to replace ones that rely on fossil-based raw materials.

APPEC-OMV starts up biofuels plant at Schwechat refinery

Austria's OMV started up a new biofuels plant at its Schwechat refinery two weeks ago.

Ready to lead, launch and leverage: The Annual PerspECCtives Conference

Pulling together leaders in the engineering and construction management world, the ECC Annual PerspECCtives Conference convened in Florida on August 30, 2023.

Colombia's Ecopetrol to invest up to $1.3 B in cleaner, better fuels

Colombia's majority state-owned oil company Ecopetrol will invest between $1.2 B and $1.3 B over the next seven years in cleaner and better fuels.

E-fuels: Axens, Paul Wurth, IFPEN agree to co-develop Reverse Water Gas Shift tech

Axens, SMS group subsidiary Paul Wurth and IFP Energies Nouvelles signed a co-development agreement for the optimization of the Reverse Water Gas Shift technology and its integration into e-fuel projects.

Indonesia's Pertamina plans more biofuel products, ethanol imports in 2024

Indonesian state energy company Pertamina plans in 2024 to mix more of its gasoline products with ethanol in a bid to offer alternative fuels to the public.

Polymers as carbon storage: Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex bring bio-based polymers to the construction sector

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex have created a value chain to combine bio-based polymers with natural fiber for the manufacturing of construction elements.