UK government commits up to £9 million to support Mossmorran's future
The UK government has pledged up to £9 million to support the future of the Mossmorran site and help protect Fife’s wider economy following the ethylene plant’s closure.
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Venture Global and Vitol announce new LNG purchase agreement
Venture Global, Inc. and Vitol have announced the execution of an agreement for the purchase of approximately 1.5 million tpy of US LNG from Venture Global for five years commencing in 2026.
Econotherm to supply heat pipe heat exchanger in Thai refinery
Econotherm has announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply a heat pipe-based fired heater air-preheater to a major refiner in Thailand.
ADNOC and OMV advance formation of Borouge Group International AG
ADNOC and OMV have announced strong progress towards the formation of Borouge Group International AG, including the signing of an Asset Usage Agreement for the Borouge 4 (B4) production complex.
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REZEL secures major PDH catalyst supply contract
REZEL Catalysts Corp. has been awarded a contract to supply catalysts for a 600 000 t CATOFIN™ PDH unit operated by Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. in China.
ANDRITZ to supply refining technology for ethanol pilot plant
SAFFiRE Renewables has selected ANDRITZ to supply key refining technology for its new pilot plant in Liberal, Kansas, US, that will convert agricultural residues into cellulosic ethanol.
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EcoCeres and Chinese aviation partners launch SAF pilot programme
EcoCeres Inc. has launched a sustainable aviation fuel pilot programme in China, codenamed Project Spark.
EIA: US exports of LNG to the Caribbean near record highs in 2025
The US exported approximately 0.3 billion ft3/d of LNG to destinations in the Caribbean in 2025, according to the US Department of Energy’s LNG Exports and Re-Exports Details.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies completes warranty test run of turbo column internals at Gbaran CPF
Shell Catalyst & Technologies has completed a successful warranty test run of the Shell Turbo Technologies at the Gbaran-Ubie Central Processing Facility (CPF) in Nigeria, operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Co. Ltd.