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Samsung Engineering commences Sarawak H2biscus green H2/ammonia FEED project in Malaysia

Samsung Engineering-along with Lotte Chemical, Korea National Oil Corp. and SEDC Energy-had a kick-off meeting, launching the FEED phase for the H2biscus green H2/ammonia project in Malaysia.

ADNOC opens the region’s first high-speed green hydrogen refueling pilot station

ADNOC has opened “H2GO”, the region’s first high-speed green hydrogen pilot refueling station, to test a fleet of zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Indonesia's Pertamina expects Balikpapan refinery expansion in 2024

Pertamina expects to complete the capacity upgrade at its Balikpapan refinery in April next year. The project will see the facility's production increase by 100,000 bpd to 360,000 bpd.

Clariant’s catalyst chosen for Shenghong’s new world-scale biodegradable plastics project

Clariant announced that its SynDane 3142 LA catalyst will be used in Jiangsu Shenghong Petrochemical Co., Ltd's maleic anhydride production plant in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China.

thyssenkrupp to supply processing tech for Australian urea unit

thyssenkrupp Fertilizer Technology has signed a contract with Saipem to license a urea granulation unit in Karratha, Western Australia.

Venezuelan natural gas cooperation could lead to increased LNG and petrochemical exports

Venezuela is working with Shell and the National Gas Co. of Trinidad and Tobago to develop an offshore natural gas field that could boost LNG and petrochemical exports.

Exxon moves Beaumont, Texas, (U.S.) CDU overhaul to June from August, 2024

Exxon Mobil moved up the start date for a CDU overhaul at its 619,024-bpd Beaumont, Texas, refinery from August 2024 to June 2024

A lifecycle assessment on chemically recycling plastics: A conversation with Neste’s Maiju Helin

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Maiju Helin, Head of Sustainability and Regulatory Transformation Renewable Polymers and Chemicals, Neste, regarding Neste’s lifecycle assessment report on chemically recycling waste plastic, including insights on the LCA study, the primary conclusions obtained from the report, the current state of Neste’s Project PULSE and the company’s future plans for waste plastic recycling.

Editorial Comment: Celebrating the technologies and people in the global hydrocarbon processing industry

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

On October 11, Gulf Energy Information celebrated the inaugural Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards.

Executive Viewpoint: Overcoming challenges to build a scalable, reliable clean-H2 economy

Siemens Energy: de Chammard, A-L

The success of the energy transition hinges on creating a sustainable, reliable and affordable energy system for all.