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Middle East sets the pace for autonomous operations in the energy sector
Schneider Electric has unveiled new research revealing that nearly 80% of the Middle East's energy sector leaders report advanced operational readiness, highlighting the region’s strong ambition toward autonomous operations.
OMV and Masdar collaborate to decarbonise Schwechat refinery
OMV and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to develop and operate a new 140 MW green hydrogen electrolyser plant in Bruck an der Leitha, Austria, to decarbonise OMV's Schwechat refinery.
Baker Hughes integrates Antea’s MI capabilities into APM software
Baker Hughes has announced the integration of Antea’s mechanical integrity (MI) capabilities into its Cordant™ Asset Performance Management (APM) software.
ABB to support ADNOC’s all-electric Ruwais LNG facility
ABB has been selected to provide advanced automation, electrical, and digital solutions for ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG facility in the UAE.
TA’ZIZ signs offtake agreement with Sanmar Group
TA’ZIZ has announced the signing of two product sale agreement term sheets with The Sanmar Group, a global producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and specialty chemicals, for the supply of key petrochemical feedstocks.
IRH, Delfin LNG, and Vitol sign 20-year LNG SPA
International Resources Holding RSC Ltd has signed a 20-year heads of agreement with Delfin LNG LLC and Vitol Inc. for the purchase and sale of 1 million tpy of LNG from Delfin’s export facility in the US.
Topsoe selected for Synergen Green Energy’s ammonia project
Topsoe has announced that it has been selected to deliver its dynamic ammonia loop technology, as well as proprietary catalysts and equipment, for Synergen Green Energy’s ammonia project in the US.
Blue Circles Olefins secures funding to build circular olefins production facility
Blue Circle Olefins has secured funding for the next phase of ProjectNL, the development of a commercial methanol to olefins (MTO) production facility in the Netherlands.
BASF commences production of the first products from its Zhanjiang Verbund site
BASF has commenced production of the first products from the core of the Verbund at its Zhanjiang Verbund site in South China, marking a milestone in the company’s largest single investment project to date.
Carbon Clean and SAMSUNG E&A to accelerate carbon capture solutions
Carbon Clean, and SAMSUNG E&A have announced an alliance to deliver modular, scalable carbon capture solutions for industries worldwide.