Petrochemicals
First-ever ammonia and propane co-loaded vessel completes voyage from U.S. to Europe
Trafigura, in collaboration with CF Industries, announced the completion of the first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment operation of its kind. In early January, the Green Power Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) completed a single voyage from the U.S. to Europe loaded with ammonia from CF Industries and with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) in separate tanks.
Beware Egypt's smokestack onshoring as cement exports surge
North Africa's largest economy and second-largest natural gas producer has stepped up the production and export of several highly energy-intensive commodities as part of efforts to accelerate the growth of its industrial sector.
Shell, CNOOC take FID on 1.6-MMtpy petrochemical complex expansion in China
CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited (CSPC), a joint venture between Shell Nanhai B.V. and CNOOC Petrochemicals Investment Ltd, has taken a final investment decision to expand its petrochemical complex in Daya Bay, Huizhou, south China.
U.S. issues partial guidance on clean fuel subsidies, chafing ethanol makers
The U.S. government has released short-term guidance on how companies can secure clean fuel tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, but fell short of finalizing the program's key details.
New York City lawsuit against Exxon, bp, Shell over climate change dismissed
A judge has dismissed New York City's lawsuit seeking to hold ExxonMobil, bp and Shell liable for misleading the public about their products, and their commitment to renewable energy and fighting climate change.
Clariant to fight 1.4-B euro ethylene lawsuit from BASF
Swiss chemicals group Clariant said it will defend itself against a claim from German rival BASF seeking 1.4 billion euros ($1.44 billion) in damages over allegations that it broke competition law in the ethylene purchasing market.
Poland's Orlen plans to invest up to nearly $92 B by 2035
The company aims to meet all of Poland's domestic natural gas demand over the next decade by increasing production and boosting LNG contracting, as well as adding gas-fired power generation capacity, energy storage and other infrastructure.
Genesis Fertilizers, Stamicarbon partner to advance sustainable urea production
Genesis Fertilizers has signed Process Design Package and license agreements with Stamicarbon to advance its proposed low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer facility in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical to invest $2.9 B to upgrade Chinese operations
To maintain its capacity in crude oil processing and make other operational upgrades, the company will shut down existing 18 sets of oil refining devices and install new ones. The new installations will have a capacity to refine 1.2 MMtpy of ethylene.
Avina Clean Hydrogen completes FEED for 800,000-tpy clean ammonia facility (U.S.)
Avina Clean Hydrogen announced the successful completion of front-end engineering design (FEED) and front-end-loading (FEL-3) for its 2,200-tpd clean ammonia facility located in Texas Gulf Coast.
- Russian fuel exports fall in 2024 as drone attacks, bans add to sanctions pressure 1/20
- India refiners ask ADNOC to offer oil delivered price as freight spikes 1/20
- China's 2024 low-sulfur marine fuel exports dip 1.6% vs. 2023 1/20
- Marathon restarts hydrotreater at Galveston Bay Refinery, Texas (U.S.) 1/20
- Sungrow Hydrogen wins supply contract for 320-MW green ammonia project in Oman 1/20
- Indonesia expects EU to adjust palm oil biofuel stance after EU ruling 1/17
