Technip Energies awarded two large contracts by BPCL
Technip Energies has been awarded two large contracts by Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) for key projects at its Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai refinery in Maharashtra, India.
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PBF Energy provides update on Martinez refinery operations
PBF Energy Inc. has announced that that rebuild activities at its Martinez, California, US, refinery, following the 1 February 2025 fire, are now expected to progress into February 2026.
L&T Onshore secures major order from BPCL
L&T’s Hydrocarbon Onshore business vertical (L&T Onshore) has won a major order from Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) for a polyethylene swing unit in India.
Woodside and BOTAS finalise long-term LNG supply agreement
Woodside and BOTAS have signed a sale and purchase agreement for the long-term supply of LNG.
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Eni spins off refineries
Eni has transferred the management of its traditional refineries and depots in Europe and the Middle East to a new company: Eni Industrial Evolution S.p.A.
SAMSUNG E&A announces groundbreaking of low-carbon ammonia plant
SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, has announced that it has broken ground on its Wabash Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant in the US.
Crude oil prices fell in 2025 amid oversupply
The US EIA has reported that crude oil prices generally declined in 2025 with supplies in the global crude oil market exceeding demand.
NEXTCHEM acquires 100% of Ballestra Group
NEXTCHEM has agreed to acquire 100% of Ballestra Group, composed of Ballestra S.P.A. (Italy), Buss Chemtech Ag (Switzerland), and Ballestra Engineering and Projects Pvt (India).
PETRONAS signs supply agreement with CNOOC
PETRONAS has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with CNOOC Gas and Power Singapore Trading & Marketing Pte. Ltd for the supply of 1 million tpy of LNG.
Phillips 66 Ltd agrees to acquire Lindsey Oil Refinery assets
Phillips 66 has said that key facilities will be integrated into the Humber Refinery rather than restarting standalone refinery operations at the Lindsey site.