Axens signs MoU with Airbus on SAF development
Axens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to strengthen their cooperation in the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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US exports of major transportation fuels in 2025 similar to 2024
In 2025, US exports of major petroleum-based transportation fuels were about the same as the previous year, reports the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
ProSep wins global EPC order
ProSep has received an order for two of its Annular Injection Mixers (AIM) to support an LNG facility in South Texas, US.
BASF introduces product variants with reduced product carbon footprint
BASF’s Intermediates division has introduced new product variants with a reduced product carbon footprint (rPCF) for butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®), and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) produced at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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DNV: UK energy transition falling short
DNV's annual Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) for the UK finds that the energy transition risks being delayed by a lack of 'whole system' thinking.
Aggreko’s rapid response assists refinery
When a Petroineos refinery experienced a critical equipment failure, a bespoke air production solution delivered in record time helped the plant’s owners avoid extremely costly unplanned downtime.
Tecnimont (MAIRE) awarded petrochemical EPC contract
MAIRE has announced that Tecnimont S.p.A. has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract relating to the implementation of a petrochemical project.
thyssenkrupp Uhde selected for biomass-to-methanol technology integration study
thyssenkrupp Uhde has been awarded a contract by Nova Sustainable Fuels (NSF) to perform an integration and optimisation study for NSF’s biomass-to-methanol project in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Penspen opens new office
Penspen has opened a new office in Newcastle’s Time Central facility (UK) as it plans further growth in the European asset integrity market.
How the Middle East conflict is reshaping gas and LNG markets
Wood Mackenzie warns Middle East conflict threatens 200 million tpy of Asian LNG demand growth over next decade as Qatar declares force majeure on shipments.