Environment
China's mega private refineries to keep output high to April as margins improve
China's mega private refineries are expected to operate at full processing rates or higher until April as their margins have improved after the government lifted COVID-19 restrictions.
With strict targets looming, European aviation races to make green fuel
Energy giant Repsol has bought into Europe's drive for green jet fuel but believes the $217-MM plant it is building in southeast Spain faces a bumpier ride than if it was on the other side of the Atlantic.
BASF installs first-of-its-kind floating solar system to power McIntosh (U.S.) production site
As part of its sustainability goal of achieving net zero CO2 emissions1 by 2050, BASF has installed an innovative proof-of-concept floating solar system at its McIntosh, Alabama manufacturing site.
Shell publishes reports on Sustainability, Climate & Energy Transition Lobbying and Payments to Governments
Shell plc has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, its 2022 Climate and Energy Transition Lobbying Report and its 2022 Payments to Governments Report.
Preem performs successful productions tests of Enviro’s recovered pyrolysis oil
Scandinavian Enviro Systems has been informed that the fuel company Preem has performed successful production tests of the recovered pyrolysis oil that Enviro recently supplied.
ADNOC to explore low carbon ammonia value chain in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia
ADNOC announced today that it will explore opportunities to support the climate-neutral transformation of industry through the creation of a low-carbon ammonia value chain with state government and industry representatives in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia.
Colombia's Ecopetrol must grow oil, gas output to fund transition
Colombia's Ecopetrol must focus on growing its oil and gas production to fund the transition towards renewables.
Chevron Lummus Global announces ISOFINISHING Award from BPCL
Chevron Lummus Global LLC announced that Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. has selected its ISOFINISHING technology for a catalytic processing unit at the Mumbai Refinery in Mumbai, India.
German transport minister 'optimistic' EU e-fuels stand-off will be resolved
Germany's transport minister on Friday said he was optimistic a dispute between Berlin and Brussels over the future of combustion engine cars running on e-fuels was close to resolution, though some questions still needed clarifying.
Investors urge European chemical makers to take action on emissions
Investors managing more than $4 T in assets have told European chemical companies they must set out a path to move away from fossil fuels, saying that the sector's role in greenhouse gas emissions has been overlooked.
- Consortium launches study to create a consolidated hub for recycled plastics 5/22
- Eni strengthens its global LNG strategy with long-term supply agreements in Indonesia 5/22
- ADNOC deploys heavy-duty inspector robot for hazardous environments 5/21
- Indonesia to roll out ethanol-blended gasoline, B50 biodiesel from July 1 5/21
- Australia plans biofuel mandates to boost its energy security 5/21
- HyOrc commences fabrication for Porto waste-to-methanol plant and advances European project pipeline 5/21
