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Integrated Dewaxing and Deoiling Systems - A Modern Integrated Approach for Advanced Wax and Base Oil Production

Wednesday 01 April 2026 09:00

Integrated solvent dewaxing and deoiling systems gradually replace conventional wax separation units in refineries. The combination of solvent dewaxing and solvent or solvent-free deoiling improves operational efficiency and final products qualities. It reduces investment and operating costs. Refineries are unlocking additional value while meeting increasingly stringent market and regulatory requirements.

Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight with KBC, A Yokogawa Company

In this latest Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor, Callum O'Reilly is joined by Fernán Serralunga, Specialist in Energy and Emissions Management Systems, at KBC, A Yokogawa Company.

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HES International to advance Europe's CO2 infrastructure

Wednesday 01 April 2026 12:00

HES International has joined the German Carbon Management Allianz to advance Europe's CO2 infrastructure.

BASF and Avery Dennison to launch acrylates based on renewable electricity

Wednesday 01 April 2026 11:00

BASF is launching Butyl acrylate RE and 2-Ethylhexylacrylate RE, two new products that are manufactured at BASF’s Freeport, Texas site, US, with attributed electricity from renewable sources.

Gevo announces ethanol expansion

Wednesday 01 April 2026 10:00

Gevo Inc. has announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its Richardton, North Dakota facility in the US, by adding a second ethanol production facility.

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OMV and XRG complete transactions to create Borouge International

Wednesday 01 April 2026 09:00

OMV and XRG, ADNOC’s international investment arm, have announced the formation of Borouge Group International AG, to operate under the brand name Borouge International.

EIA: NGL liquids exports reached record highs in 2025

Tuesday 31 March 2026 12:00

NGL exports reached 3.1 million bpd in 2025, growing 7% from the previous year, NGL plant production increasing every year since 2005.

Topsoe signs ammonia agreement with Hynfra

Tuesday 31 March 2026 11:00

Topsoe has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) agreement with Hynfra P.S.A. for an advanced green ammonia project in Aqaba, Jordan.

API: statement on EPA’s final RFS volumes for 2026 - 2027

Tuesday 31 March 2026 10:00

The API has issued a statement on the US EPA’s final Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” rule, establishing volume obligations for 2026 and 2027.

TotalEnergies and EDF sign agreement for low-carbon electricity supply

Tuesday 31 March 2026 09:00

TotalEnergies and EDF have sign a long-term partnership to secure low-carbon electricity supply for TotalEnergies’ refining and chemicals sites in France.

Mitsui Chemicals acquires ISCC PLUS Certification

Monday 30 March 2026 11:00

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. has announced that it has acquired certification under the ISCC PLUS system for ACTCOL™ produced at its Nagoya Works in January 2026, certifying sustainable products.