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Automakers blast U.S. plan to hike fuel efficiency rules

A group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen and nearly all other major automakers sharply criticized the Biden administration proposal to drastically hike fuel efficiency requirements.

Pemex shuts large CDU at Deer Park, Texas (U.S.) refinery

Pemex shut down the 270,000 barrel-per-day crude distillation unit at its Deer Park, Texas, refinery on Monday because a process line ruptured.

Inditex to use Maersk’s low-carbon fuels for maritime logistics

The world's biggest fashion retailer, Spain's Inditex, has agreed with the freight group Maersk to incorporate alternative fuels on all its inbound routes with the carrier as a way to reduce its global greenhouse gas footprint.

Scientists monitor emissions from aircraft engines running on sustainable fuels

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels.

Embraer’s Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 aircraft complete 100% SAF flight tests

Embraer announced it has successfully tested the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 on 100% neat SAF.

EXMAR hits milestone to equip new Midsize Gas Carriers with ammonia dual-fuel engines

EXMAR LPG BV is going ahead with ammonia as fuel for two Midsize Gas Carriers on order at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea.

BASF started up expanded ethylene oxide and derivatives complex at its Verbund site in Antwerp

In line with its customer-focused corporate strategy, BASF has expanded capacities for ethylene oxide and ethylene oxide derivatives at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.

Maersk and Hyundai Heavy Industries launch first of 12 methanol powered container ships

The first in a new series of 12 methanol-enabled container ships achieved its launching and undocking milestone.

Damen wins class and flag states approval in principle for future methanol-fueled workboats

Starting in the summer of 2022 and working closely from the outset with classification society Bureau Veritas, Damen has developed and gained approval in principle for designs of methanol-powered compact vessels.

The Methanol Institute welcomes Royal Caribbean Group

The Methanol Institute is pleased to welcome Royal Caribbean Group as our newest member with their recent announcement that the 5th ship ordered in their Celebrity Cruises’ Edge-series will be powered by Wärtsilä 46 methanol-capable engines.