Americas

CIB to invest C$277-MM in Shell-Suncor biorefinery in Quebec

Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) said on Monday it would invest C$277-MM in a carbon recycling facility in Quebec run by a joint-venture backed by Shell and Suncor Energy Inc.

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.

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.

U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Myanmar, targets jet fuel suppliers

The United States on Friday announced further sanctions against Myanmar, targeting the supply of jet fuel to Myanmar's military following air strikes in civilian populated areas.

NOVA Chemicals sets bold ESG aspirations to lead the plastics circular economy

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced sector-leading ESG ambitions to drive the circular economy for plastics, in line with its vision to become the leading sustainable polyethylene producer in North America.

Clean Planet Energy award Wood advanced plastic recycling projects across the US and UK

Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, has been awarded a contract for FEED and EPCm services by Clean Planet Energy.

U.S. refiners shift focus to distillates amid energy transition

As U.S. refiners rejigger operations to reflect declining domestic motor fuels demand in the next decade, they will seek to maximize diesel and biofuels production for exports.

Ketjen introduces state-of-the-art QUASAR Platform

Ketjen Corporation, a leader in catalyst and specialty chemicals manufacturing, today announced the commercial availability of its next generation QUASAR platform, with diverse hydrotreating applications for the production of clean transportation fuels.

Huge Phillips 66 biofuels project will test the industry’s green promises

In the oldest refining town in the American West, Phillips 66 is promising a greener future as it moves to halt crude-oil processing and build a massive renewable diesel plant, leading a global trend.