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GlobalData: the rise of alternative fuels

Supporting both decarbonisation strategies and supply security, biofuel demand is increasing, but feedstock availability threatens to cap growth, reported GlobalData.

AMETEK introduces gas analysers for hazardous locations

AMETEK Process Instruments has expanded its 993X series of gas analysers – including both 993X and 9933 models - with new explosion proof (Ex d) enclosures certified for ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 hazardous locations.

DFS launches solution for mobile ATG data access

Dover Fueling Solutions® has announced the launch of ProGauge MagLink Anywhere™ which is designed to give fuel retailers reliable, real-time access to critical tank and console data from anywhere.

Nikkiso delivers new submerged motor pump

Nikkiso CE&IG has launched the next generation of its submerged motor pump to deliver higher performance and greater reliability for a range of markets.

The power of cryogenic distillation

In the July issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Naomi Baker, BCCK, USA, explains why nitrogen removal is increasingly critical in natural gas processing and how cryogenic distillation provides an effective large scale solution by delivering high methane recovery, meeting stringent specifications, and enabling economically viable treatment of high-nitrogen gas streams.

Defence-in-depth cybersecurity

In this special report, Marco Ayala, ABS Consulting, explores how oil, gas, and chemical facilities can map their tolerable risk state to sustain uptime amid supply chain and cyber vulnerabilities.


More hydrocarbon news updates

 
 

BASF and Carlyle complete coatings transaction

The coatings transaction between Carlyle and BASF announced on 10 October 2025 was completed on 30 June 2026, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

 

Industry collaboration brings new insights on CUI

To address corrosion under insulation (CUI) , industry stakeholders have come together in a Joint Industry Project (JIP) led by SIRRIS, a Belgian non-profit research and innovation centre for the technological industry.

 
 

ABB to support digitalisation at petrochemical complex in China

ABB has won an order from Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical to deliver ProcessMaster FEP600 electromagnetic flowmeters with Ethernet-APL (Advanced Physical Layer) connectivity for an upgrade at a large refining and petrochemical complex in China.

 
 

Endress+Hauser expands its presence in the US

Endress+Hauser opened two new facilities in the US in June 2026. With these locations in Greenwood, Indiana, and Edgmont, Pennsylvania, the company is further expanding its presence in the country and strengthening its collaboration with regional sales and service representative partners.