Downstream news updates

Envision Energy has collaborated with Sasol to advance the design study of a potential green hydrogen system at Sasol's Sasolburg operations in South Africa.

In this special report, Antonio Dávila Ortega, the Netherlands, presents a conceptual framework for integrated pathway evaluation using KPI standardisation, compatibility assessment concepts, and MCDA methodologies for biofuel developments.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies has announced that it has sold a number of intellectual property assets and experienced personnel relating to its Environmental Catalysts and Systems business to Lummus Technology.

Aether Fuels have announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board, bringing together five distinguished leaders whose expertise spans aviation, energy, climate policy, finance, project development, and corporate strategy.

ECOnnect Energy has signed an agreement with New Providence Gas Ltd to deliver an IQuayTM C-Class floating LNG import terminal to the Bahamas.

API considers how months of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have tested global energy markets, leaving the world with less cushion and less margin for error, and how the US energy system has managed the turbulence.

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Dutch schemes with a combined budget of €290 million to support sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Exolum has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in SeaSeaS Amsterdam, a project developing a multimodal CO2 export terminal at the Port of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

AMETEK, Inc. announced the launch of the Grabner Vision Pro Series, the next evolution of its analytical instrumentation platform.

Heavy industrial demand and rapid urbanisation drive propylene capacity additions in the region, GlobalData has reported.

Air Canada and Airbus have announced their intent to establish a jointly funded Sustainability Co-Investment Platform to invest up to approximately CAN$13.7 million through the platform to support a commercial-scale SAF industry in Canada.

Argent LNG has announced the formal submission of its waterway suitability assessment to the US Coast Guard, marking a significant step in the company’s engagement with the full suite of federal agencies required for its LNG export project.

Convertus Group has announced the successful financial close of $135 million in project financing for its flagship biofuel facility located in York Region, Ontario, Canada.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has secured a significant order for the supply and supervision of erection and commissioning of eight gas turbine generator packages from Dangote Refinery, Nigeria.

Summit Technology has launched its new PowerSight® Remote Monitoring service, a remote monitoring solution for portable power analysers.

BP has completed the sale of Gelsenkirchen refinery, Germany, and related businesses to Klesch Group.

Worley has been awarded a framework agreement with INPEX Operations Australia Pty Ltd to support its operations in Australia.

We discuss the importance of accurate sampling, ethical refining, and technical expertise in the recovery of precious metals from spent catalysts with Brad Cook, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Sabin Metal Corp.

China, the world’s largest importer of crude oil, imported less crude oil in 2Q26 following higher crude oil prices that resulted from disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the US EIA has reported.

MWG Enterprises, Patel Family Office, and PWS have together launched MERA Oil, a US-Saudi private consortium, and entered the final stage of selecting a host for their planned US$5 billion integrated refinery and energy export corridor.

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore business has secured a major engineering, procurement, and construction order from Kuwait Oil Co. for its key Jurassic Light Oil export facilities and the upgrade of existing export network.

TotalEnergies (50%) and Eni (50%, operator), partners in Cyprus offshore Block 6, have taken the Final Investment Decision for the development of the Cronos gas field, discovered in 2022 and successfully appraised in 2024.

Wood has been awarded a new contract from Binh Son Refining (BSR) to carry out Project Management Consultancy services for the Dung Quat Refinery Upgrade and Expansion Project in Vietnam.

Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG have signed an LNG sale and purchase agreement for 2 million tpy of LNG on an FOB basis for up to 20 years.