Downstream news updates

Greenergy has announced a ten-year extension to its lease with the Port of Amsterdam, reinforcing its long-term commitment to biofuel production in the Netherlands.

Centrica plc has confirmed that its trading arm, Centrica Energy, has entered into a natural gas sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with US-based Devon Energy Corp.

Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE) has announce that it has entered into a new agreement with Shell Aviation, regarding the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Co. (BSR) has exported its first batches of diesel oil (DO) to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Transition Industries has signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with Bonatti S.p.A for critical infrastructure on the Pacifico Mexinol project in Sinaloa, Mexico.

L&T Energy GreenTech (LTEG), has partnered with Japan’s ITOCHU for a 300 000 tpy green ammonia project in Gujarat, India.

The US Energy Information Administration has reported that in 2024, the US exported about 30% of its domestic primary energy production.

Centrica plc has announced the acquisition of the Isle of Grain LNG terminal, UK, in partnership with Energy Capital Partners LLP (ECP) from National Grid group for an enterprise value of £1.5 billion.

Chevron Phillips Chemical has completed the expansion of its low-viscosity polyalphaolefins production unit in Beringen, Belgium, significantly boosting its manufacturing capacity in Europe.

KPI officially carried out the first lifting/delivery of Pertamina SAF made from a mixture of used cooking oil, supporting the Indonesian SAF industry.

Casale has announced the launch of a new project in partnership with Anhui Haoyuan Chemical Group, a major player in China’s chemical industry.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a significant decline in the price of oil as growth in the global supply of oil vastly surpasses growth in demand for petroleum products.

Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, provides an overview of the African petroleum sector’s potential for expansion and growth in the modern age.

Venice Energy has agreed to sell its LNG terminal project in South Australia to Nebula Energy’s AG&P LNG.

Cemvita, the US-based industrial biotechnology company, have signed an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalising its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

The AFPM have recently submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026 and 2027.

Imperial has completed construction and is now producing renewable diesel at the Strathcona refinery, Canada.

Cheniere Marketing, LLC and JERA have entered into a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement.

A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps.

Wood has secured a $50 million contract extension to provide maintenance solutions at Ampol’s Lytton refinery in Brisbane, Australia.

Moeve and Apical have awarded Grupo Cobra and Masa – both subsidiaries of Cobra IS, part of VINCI Group – the electrical, piping, and industrial mechanical works of a biofuel plant in Spain.

OC Global has signed an MoU with the city of Passo Fundo, Brazil, concerning support for the construction of an on-site green ammonia plant.

Baker Hughes has announced that it has completed its all-cash, US$540 million acquisition of Continental Disc Corp. (CDC) from investment partnerships managed by Tinicum Inc.

Hargrove Controls & Automation has announced a new partnership with ABB to deploy industrial digitalisation solutions for its clients across the refining, petrochemicals, and heavy manufacturing sectors.