Petrobras advances expansion of RNEST
Petrobras has advanced the expansion of the processing capacity of the Abreu e Lima Refinery (RNEST), Brazil, with the construction of the second set of units (train 2).
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Liquid Sun launches eSAF pilot plant
Liquid Sun has launched one of the first eSAF pilot plants in Europe in Espoo, Finland, where synthetic feedstock for SAF is already being produced.
Geopolitical developments contribute to elevated diesel prices
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) considers key geopolitical developments that have contributed to rising diesel prices in the final months of 2025.
Gerotto announces partnership with Derc Salotech
Gerotto has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Derc Salotech for the sale of magnetic robots In Italy for cleaning vertical walls of tanks, ships, and metal structures.
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JCEDF hosts groundbreaking ceremony for BWC Terminals’ new facility
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation (JCEDF) has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for BWC Terminals’ new facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, US, which will receive, store, and deliver petroleum products.
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Agreement signed for Live Oak project
TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas, and ITOCHU have signed a joint development and operating agreement, granting the Japanese companies a combined 33.3% stake in the Live Oak project.
Moeve announces 50% completion of 2G biofuels project
Moeve has announced that its new 2G biofuels plant in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain, is progressing as planned, with over 50% complete and the company expects to begin production by the end of 2026.
Centrica completes Grain LNG acquisition
Centrica plc has announced the completion of its Grain LNG acquisition in partnership with Energy Capital Partners from National Grid for an enterprise value of £1.5 billion.
Aster set to double ethylene export capacity
Aster has announced an agreement with Hitachi to acquire advanced compressor solutions to double its ethylene export capacity at the Aster Bukom island facility, Singapore.