Project Management
Solvay to utilize biomethane to replace a portion of natural gas used at its plant in Mexico
Solvay inaugurated an advanced biodigester at its Ciudad Juarez production site in Mexico. This energy transition project will generate biomethane from organic waste processed locally, replacing part of the natural gas needed to power the site’s boiler and kiln operations.
Russia's Rosneft may delay refinery modernization due to high interest rates, taxes
Rosneft, Russia's largest oil producer, said it may delay modernizing its refineries due to high interest rates and taxes, as its nine-month profit fell 13.9% year on year to $8.7 B.
Hygenco selects Topsoe as technology provider for green ammonia production
Hygenco has chosen Topsoe as technology licensor for the first phase of a planned 750-tpd green ammonia complex Gopalpur, Odisha, India.
Day 2 of WGLC 2024 begins with Chevron speaker’s inspiring, relatable message
The enthusiasm was evident as Day 2 of WGLC – Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy – began on Wednesday in Houston. Kelley Henderson, General Manager of Category Management and Projects for Chevron, entered the stage to the popular song, “Fight Song,” by Rachel Platten, greeting a full ballroom of attendees.
MOL Group, KazMunayGas partner on exploring petrochemical production
MOL Group and Kazakhstani national oil company KazMunayGas have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly explore opportunities in the oil, gas and petrochemicals sector. This agreement builds on the successful JV in Kazakhstan, where MOL, KMG and Sinopec have been producing gas and gas condensate at the Rozhkovskoye field.
Syensqo expands U.S. production capacity for advanced polymers
Syensqo has significantly increased its U.S. production capacity for its Udel polysulfones sulfone advanced polymers used in critical health, water and energy applications.
Aramco, Rongsheng Petrochemical sign framework agreement for SASREF petrochemicals expansion project
Aramco, Aramco affiliate Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery Company (SASREF), and an affiliate of Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (Rongsheng Petrochemical) have signed a Development Framework Agreement in Beijing, China, that paves the way for an expansion project at SASREF in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
bp delays Whiting refinery (U.S.) restart from maintenance
bp has delayed the restart of a crude distillation unit and a coker at its 435,000-bpd Whiting, Indiana, refinery from maintenance.
WGLC 2024 opens with strong call for women’s leadership in energy
The 20th annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC) kicked off with a powerful opening session led by Alexandra “Alie” Pruner, Senior Advisor at Perella Weinberg Partners/TPH&Co.
Samsung E&A-CTCI JV awarded $417-MM EPC contract to build ethylene storage in Qatar
Samsung E&A-CTCI JV was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract from Ras Laffan Petrochemicals for the $417-MM, 30,000-t Qatar RLP Ethylene Storage EPC project.
- IEA comes under pressure from former oil market chief to cut energy transition focus 1/30
- Emerson to acquire remaining outstanding shares of AspenTech 1/30
- Bahri, Petredec partner to meet Saudi Arabia’s growing LPG and ammonia shipping needs 1/30
- Indian state studies plan to ban petrol, diesel vehicles in Mumbai to control pollution 1/30
- SQUAKE and NX Group partner to offer CO₂ insets to NX Group’s customers 1/30
- Repsol to use Enerkem's advanced gasification technology for its Ecoplanta facility in Spain 1/29
