Alfa Laval to double capacity at Richmond, Virgina, facility by 2028
In response to accelerating demand across key industrial markets in North America, Alfa Laval announced a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
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In this special report, Mike Hastings, Brüel & Kjær Vibro, Denmark, describes how operators can keep reciprocating compressors running and production moving in the oil and gas industry, through various condition monitoring techniques.
Petrobras selects Topsoe for SAF blending component and renewable diesel projects
Petrobras has chosen Topsoe as technology provider for its potential new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending component and renewable diesel project at the Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Samsung C&T and Axens collaborate for CCUS projects
Samsung C&T and Axens have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the deployment of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage projects.
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Honeywell amends agreement to acquire Johnson Matthey’s catalyst technologies business
Honeywell has announced that it has entered into an amended agreement to acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment, which adjusts the total consideration from £1.8 billion to £1.325 billion and extends the long stop date to 21 July 2026.
EIA: US LNG exports continue to rise
The US EIA has reported that the US is the largest exporter of LNG, ahead of Australia and Qatar, 10 years after the first cargo left the Sabine Pass Terminal.
World Pipelines launches UK-focused CCS Forum to tackle UK CO2 transport build-out
World Pipelines to host dedicated UK CCS infrastructure forum, on 18 March 2026, in London.
Zeon begins construction on COP production plant
Zeon Corp. will begin construction of a new production plant for cyclo-olefin polymers (COP) at its business site in Yuka Town, Japan.
HIF Global and German eFuel One sign HoA
HIF Global and German eFuel One GmbH have signed a HoA for the long-term offtake of e-Methanol from HIF’s Paysandú project in Uruguay.
Aramco signs MoU with Microsoft to help advance digital solutions
Aramco and Microsoft have signed a non-binding MoU to help Aramco explore digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial AI adoption, enhance digital capabilities, and strengthen workforce development in Saudi Arabia.