Downstream news updates

Dow has announced a comprehensive plan to simplify how it operates and streamline its end-to-end processes, targeting at least US$2 billion in near-term operational EBITDA.

Abundia Group has announced that it has appointed Burns & McDonnell as its lead engineer to deliver the FEED package for its first waste-plastics-to-renewable products recycling facility in Baytown, Texas, US.

TECNIMONT (MAIRE) and Baker Hughes have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on prospective modularised, scalable LNG projects.

VTTI and Höegh Evi have announced the launch of the open season for Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET), marking an important next step in the development of new LNG import infrastructure for the Netherlands.

A new report from the IEA shows production of liquid and gaseous biofuels in India could double by 2030 through enhanced policy actions.

Baker Hughes and Giammarco Technologies S.r.l have announced a collaboration to advance and commercialise hot potassium carbonate solutions for post-combustion capture across a range of energy and industrial sectors.

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical have entered into a basic agreement to promote decarbonisation of ethylene production in western Japan.

TotalEnergies and the Republic of Mozambique have announced the full restart of Mozambique LNG project activities.

Keppel and Aster have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development of one of Asia’s first commercial-scale ethanol-to-jet SAF facilities on Jurong Island, Singapore.

Casale SA and OMNI Conversion Technologies Inc. have signed an MoA to jointly advance waste-to-green methanol and hydrogen technologies.

LBC, Associated British Ports, and North Sea Port have signed an MoU to develop a CCS terminal and shipping corridor connecting Northwest Europe with the UK.

Honeywell has announced that TruAlt Bioenergy Ltd will use Honeywell’s ethanol-to-jet process technology to produce 80 000 tpy of sustainable aviation fuel in India.

BASF has announced plans to open a global Digital Hub in Hyderabad, India, in 1Q26, sharpening BASF’s existing global Digital Hub network in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

VTTI has confirmed the final investment decision (FID) for a new rail infrastructure investment at its Amsterdam terminal, the Netherlands.

Baker Hughes has announced the latest release of Cordant™ (Release 26.1) industrial software, featuring expanded capabilities to help operational reliability, performance consistency, and sustainability initiatives.

The newly-launched North American LNG Export Tracker from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis visually tells the story of the LNG boom across the continent, export destinations, and the impact on consumers.

ADNOC and TAQA have announced the signing of a 27-year Utilities Purchase Agreement to supply critical utilities to the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Repsol will install its second 100 MW electrolyser at its Petronor refinery in Muskiz, Northern Spain, advancing its industrial decarbonisation strategy.

Topsoe has announced its selection as the ammonia technology licensor for ACWA's Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Haffner Energy has announced the launch of its new C-iC modular industrial units line, designed to address the financing and deployment challenges facing medium-scale, decentralised biofuel projects.

Pascal Gaillot, Yokogawa Europe, explores how process automation, advanced instrumentation, and digital tools can aid the downstream sector on its journey toward net zero.

Scott Barton, Technical Service Advisor, Ketjen, discusses the challenge of iron poisoning in fluid catalytic cracking units and the role that iron resistant catalysts can play.

XRG will increase its overall participation in Rio Grande by acquiring additional 7.6% equity interests in Trains 4 and 5 of the Rio Grande LNG project, Texas, US, from an acquisition vehicle of Global Infrastructure Partners.

NEXTCHEM and Siemens Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to further develop sustainable solutions such as low-carbon fuels and circular use of resources.