INERATEC advances PtL project in Chile
INERATEC has begun collaborating with a consortium that is advancing the evaluation of a potential e-Fuel value chain at the Biobío region, Chile.
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In this latest Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor, Callum O'Reilly is joined by Sanjay Bhargava, Director for Global Process Optimisation at KBC, A Yokogawa Company.
EIA forecasts lower oil prices in 2026 and 2027 due to persistent stock builds
EIA forecasts that production of petroleum and other liquids will continue to exceed global demand, which results in Brent crude oil prices falling from an average of US$69/bbl in 2025 to US$58/bbl in 2026 and US$53/bbl in 2027.
Borouge collaborates with consortium for polyolefin recycling ecosystem
Borouge, Borealis, Catalytic Finance Foundation, Pelita Mekar Semesta (PMS), and Reciki Solusi Indonesia, are set to establish Indonesia’s first fully integrated circular waste management ecosystem.
Exolum, Methanex Corp., and Ørsted announce bio-methanol storage
Exolum, Methanex Corp., and Ørsted, have announced the launch of the UK’s first commercially ready bio-methanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham.
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ABB introduces SaaS option for software
ABB has launched a new software-as-a-service (SaaS) option for its energy management and optimisation platform, ABB AbilityTM OPTIMAX® 7.0, alongside improved advanced process control software.
JERA signs LNG supply agreement with QatarEnergy
JERA Co., Inc. has announced the signing of a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy to secure the supply of 3 million tpy for 27 years.
Rapid turnaround of ageing refinery pumps
Kevin Fletcher, ClydeUnion Pumps, USA, and Eric Ford, Graphalloy, USA, highlight the importance of pump servicing solutions for rapid turnaround of ageing refinery units.
Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ sign MoU for ammonia collaboration
Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration across petrochemicals sector and the ammonia and nitric acid value chains.
Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight with KBC, a Yokogawa company
Sanjay Bhargava, Director for Global Process Optimisation at KBC, A Yokogawa Company, outlines why refinery profit improvement programmes are becoming both a business necessity and a sustainability enabler.
Axens completes acquisition of Eurecat
Axens has announced the closing of the acquisition of 100% of Eurecat, following the completion of the required regulatory approvals.