Environment
CPChem invests in Closed Loop Partners' Circular Plastics Fund
Closed Loop Partners’ Circular Plastics Fund announced Tuesday the addition of two new investors– Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) and Charter Next Generation (CNG)–bringing the fund’s total capital to $45 M in an effort to support the development of plastics recycling and recovery infrastructure in North America.
BNSF train derails in Washington state, spills diesel fuel
A BNSF Railway train derailed in Washington state on Thursday along the Padilla Bay waterfront, spilling fuel to a berm on the land side of the tracks
VPR Energy and XRG Technologies partner to halve refinery NOx emissions through new Xceed system
VPR Energy and XRG Technologies deploy new technology to halve NOx emissions from VPR’s European refinery in a world-first.
Catom’s subsidiary OK Oliecentrale to sell Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the Netherlands
Neste is partnering with Catom in the Netherlands to increase the supply and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector.
Shell reports good progress on journey to net-zero emissions
Shell plc has published its Energy Transition Progress Report 2022, which shows it has again met its climate targets as part of its energy transition strategy.
Dow introduces new FINGERPRINT grade for the micro irrigation market
Dow today announced the introduction of FINGERPRINT DFDA-7555 NT Bimodal Polyethylene Resin, an evolution of its legacy FINGERPRINT Polyethylene Resins.
TotalEnergies and Paprec develop the first French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film
TotalEnergies and Paprec, leader in plastic recycling in France, have signed a long-term commercial agreement to develop a French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film wastes.
Sulzer develops gas turbine solution for Chinese powerplant
Sulzer has developed and implemented a modular retrofit solution to help a gas turbine powerplant in Jiangsu Province, China, reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and comply with a stringent new emissions standard.
Evonik introduces more sustainable polyesters for the adhesives industry with DYNACOLL eCO
With its launch of DYNACOLL eCO polyesters, Evonik is contributing to the transition from fossil to renewable resources, for which its Coating & Adhesive Resins business line is pursuing the mass balance approach. The new line of polyesters enables cost-effective and rapid change of production on a large scale, helping to meet Evonik’s environmental and sustainability targets.
Pengerang Energy Complex inks $102-B agreements for feedstock supply and product offtake
Pengerang Energy Complex (PEC) announced that it has signed key agreements with several blue-chip partners for the upcoming PEC, located within the dedicated Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex in Johor, Malaysia.
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