Zimar Group to build refinery and petrochemical complex in Niger
Zimar Group is set to build a US$1.9 billion refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso, southerwestern Niger, according to various media outlets.
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Nextchem awarded licensing, PDP, and engineering services for an SAF project in Australia
MAIRE has announced that Nextchem, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been awarded licensing, Process Design Package, and engineering services by SKY Renewables Burdekin Pty Ltd for the syngas section of Project Lion, Australia.
EIA: waterborne shipments from the US Gulf Coast increased in April and May
Waterborne shipments of crude oil and petroleum products from the US Gulf Coast to the West Coast more than quadrupled year-on-year in April and May following a waiver that permitted a broader group of ships to travel between US ports, the US EIA has reported.
Wison Engineering secures US$4 Billion EPC contract for ADNOC project
Wison Engineering has announced that it has been awarded the US$3.9 billion EPC contract for Phase 2 of the Rich Gas Development Project by ADNOC Gas, UAE, the gas-processing subsidiary of ADNOC.
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ORLEN certified for biofuel component production at Plock refinery
ORLEN has secured certification under the Oil and Gas Institute’s KZR INiG sustainability scheme for the co-hydrotreatment of bio-based feedstocks at its Plock refinery, Poland.
Argentina LNG applies for RIGI approval
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Braskem develops bioacetone technology
Braskem and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits have announced the development of an innovative technology for producing bioacetone from corn ethanol.
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan, and HF Sinclair announce FID for Western Gateway Pipeline
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan, Inc., and HF Sinclair Corp. have announced they have finalised a joint venture agreement and made a final investment decision to move forward with the proposed Western Gateway Pipeline system.
Énestas and Power LNG establish strategic partnership for Port of Galveston
Power LNG, LLC and Énestas have executed definitive agreements establishing a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of LNG infrastructure at the Port of Galveston, Texas, US.