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Westlake to close PVC plant

Westlake Corp. have announced that, in light of challenging market conditions, the company is taking action to improve profitability by closing its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Cologne, Germany.

PIF Energy plans US$2 billion crude tanker fleet

PIF Energy has announced a planned US$2 billion investment to acquire up to 15 crude oil tankers, adding seaborne transport capacity at a time when disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and tight refined-product markets are intensifying the global fuel crisis.

SAR signs an agreement with Yamata

Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) has signed an agreement with Yamata for the construction of a second refinery of 4 million tpy and the modernisation of the Mbao refinery, Senegal.


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Aether fuels demonstrates Aurora™ equipment SAF production

Aether Fuels Inc. has announced the construction, commissioning, and operation of its fully integrated demonstration line, including the production of synthetic aviation fuel which meets the specifications of ASTM D7566.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Petrobras signs MoU with ENH of Mozambique

Petrobras has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mozambique’s National Hydrocarbon Company (ENH) to establish the foundation for strategic cooperation between the two companies in the oil and gas sector, across the full value chain.