IEA: Growth in global demand for natural gas is set to accelerate in 2026
The IEA has predicted that rapid expansion of LNG supply, mostly from North America, is expected to reduce market pressures at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
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CF Industries, Trafigura, and TFG Marine sign MoU to advance low-carbon ammonia
CF Industries Holdings Inc., Trafigura, and TFG Marine have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the adoption of low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel.
API: calls for congressional action for refiners
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has called for swift congressional action on year-round E15 and refinery certainty.
Tepsa wins EOI
Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque has selected Tepsa following an expression of interest (EOI) for the part of the former SRD refinery brownfield site, France.
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Perpetual Next USA to develop three biomethanol facilities
Perpetual Next USA is set to develop an additional three biomass-to-biomethanol production facilities in the Southeastern US, with each facility designed to process approximately 1 million tpy of sustainably sourced biomass feedstock.
Yokogawa invests in Semantum to strengthen digital solutions
Yokogawa has announced that it has increased its investment in Semantum Oy, a company that provides digital solutions in areas such as industrial plant data modelling, simulation, optimisation, and engineering automation.
Lummus invests in InnoVent Renewables
Lummus Technology has announced a strategic investment in InnoVent Renewables to accelerate deployment of its proprietary tyre recycling technology.
Shell Polymers Introduces new line of advanced chrome catalyst grades
Shell Polymers has introduced its new line of Advanced Chrome Catalyst grades, produced using gas-phase chrome catalyst technology.
Port of Gävle signs 25-year agreement with Inter Terminals
Port of Gävle has signed a new 25-year agreement with Inter Terminals, increasing long-term stability and Inter Terminals transition towards fossil-free operations through the storage of SAF at the Port of Gävle, Sweden.
Emerson announces latest control system release
Emerson has enhanced its DeltaV™ Automation Platform through the release of version 16 of its distributed control system (DCS) and integrated safety instrumented system.