Netse to invest over €400 million in Porvoo refinery
Neste will conduct an approximately nine week maintenance turnaround at its Porvoo refinery between August and October 2026, Finland.
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KBR technology selected by Keppel and Aster for SAF plant
KBR has been selected to provide technology licensing and FEED services based on its PureSAF technology for the proposed SAF plant being developed by Keppel and Aster on Singapore’s Jurong Island.
Technip Energies, Alterra, and Neste launch Nerea
Technip Energies, Alterra, and Neste announce the commercial launch of Nerea™, a new type of industrial offering designed to accelerate the deployment of chemical recycling projects for plastic waste.
Air Liquide to support Silleno's polyethylene plant
Air Liquide Karabatan Tech Gases LLP has signed a new long-term agreement with Silleno LLP for the supply of nitrogen and compressed dry air to its future polyethylene plant in Kazakhstan.
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EIA: US refining capacity decreased during 2025
US operable atmospheric distillation capacity totalled 18.2 million b/cd on 1 January 2026 – down over 250 000 b/cd (about 1%) compared with 1 January 2025 – according to the EIA's latest annual Refinery Capacity Report.
Energy Transfer announces export expansion project
Energy Transfer LP has announced an expansion of the Nederland NGL Export Terminal to meet additional customer demand, Texas, US.
Sasol and Topsoe to refocus SAF partnership as Zaffra JV prepares for wind-down
Sasol and Topsoe have announced that they intend to refocus the organisational structure of their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership for the next phase of market development.
Sherwin-Williams releases new advanced energy barrier
Sherwin-Williams' Heat-Flex® AEB (Advanced Energy Barrier) essentially eliminates the conditions needed for corrosion under insulation (CUI) to develop.
Sky Quarry enters production phase at Nevada refinery
Sky Quarry Inc. has announced an update on its Nevada refinery operations, US, provided by the company's interim CEO, Marcus Laun.
Vitol and IRH finalise 20-year LNG supply agreement
Vitol Inc. and IRH Global Trading Ltd have declared executed a natural gas sale and purchase agreement.