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Saudi Aramco and Linde Engineering to develop ammonia cracking technology

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and Linde Engineering, a global leader in the production and processing of gases, announced that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop a new ammonia cracking technology.

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.

TFG Marine targets 20% bunker sales rise through expansion

TFG Marine, majority owned by commodities trader Trafigura, aims to increase its marine fuel sales volume by up to 20% this year through expansion in Africa, the UK and the Mediterranean, a senior company executive said.

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.

Crimea bridge restrictions strands liquefied petroleum gas cargoes

Several tankers loaded with liquefied petroleum gas have been unable to cross under Russia's Crimea bridge due to security restrictions, prompting suppliers to use other routes out of Russia.

Lummus-BASF awarded technology contracts for Kazakhstan petrochem plant

Lummus Technology announced Butadiene LLP has selected its iC4 CATOFIN®, CATADIENE®, CDMtbe® technologies and BASF's butadiene extraction technology for units at Butadiene LLP's new petrochemical plant in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.

Eni to supply biofuels to Italian logistics group

Eni has signed a two-year contract with Italy's Spinelli to power the company's trucks with diesel fuel produced from 100% renewable raw materials.

Russia exporting diesel to Saudi via STS loadings

Russia is ramping up its diesel supplies to Saudi Arabia using ship-to-ship (STS) loadings in addition to direct supplies.

French protests are disrupting fuel supplies

Workers striking over proposed changes to France's pension system continued to block fuel deliveries and reduce electricity production at several sites.

EU countries to meet to discuss proposed vehicle emissions law

The Czech Republic has invited transport ministers from 11 European Union counties to meet to discuss emissions-cutting policies amid a dispute over the bloc's landmark policy to shift to electric vehicles.