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Five key ways to decarbonise downstream

Wood Mackenzie explores how the refining and petrochemical sectors can cut emissions, exploring opportunities and challenges for operators.

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.



 

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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.

 

VTTI commissions new bitumen facility

VTTI has announced the commissioning of its new bitumen facility at VTTI Malaysia (ATB) – marking another milestone in VTTI’s continued growth and investment in Asia.

 
 
 
 

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