Downstream news updates

MET International AG and Shell have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to expand their existing long-term co-operation in LNG and gas trading.

Honeywell has announced that Verso Energy will use Honeywell UOP’s methanol-to-jet processing technology to produce electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) at seven planned production sites globally.

Wood Mackenzie analysis reveals 30 of the world's largest oil and gas companies face a combined 22 million boe/d production shortfall by 2040 to maintain their market share of oil and gas demand.

Xavier Ruiz and Travis Kirk, Topsoe, join us to explore how a new SiliconTrap catalyst for coker naphtha can offer improved unit performance.

Centrica Energy has announced the signing of a long-term natural gas purchase agreement with Whitecap Resources Inc., a leading Canadian producer dedicated to the responsible development of oil and gas resources across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

In response to accelerating demand across key industrial markets in North America, Alfa Laval announced a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

In this special report, Mike Hastings, Brüel & Kjær Vibro, Denmark, describes how operators can keep reciprocating compressors running and production moving in the oil and gas industry, through various condition monitoring techniques.

Petrobras has chosen Topsoe as technology provider for its potential new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending component and renewable diesel project at the Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Samsung C&T and Axens have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the deployment of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage projects.

Honeywell has announced that it has entered into an amended agreement to acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment, which adjusts the total consideration from £1.8 billion to £1.325 billion and extends the long stop date to 21 July 2026.

The US EIA has reported that the US is the largest exporter of LNG, ahead of Australia and Qatar, 10 years after the first cargo left the Sabine Pass Terminal.

World Pipelines to host dedicated UK CCS infrastructure forum, on 18 March 2026, in London.

Zeon Corp. will begin construction of a new production plant for cyclo-olefin polymers (COP) at its business site in Yuka Town, Japan.

HIF Global and German eFuel One GmbH have signed a HoA for the long-term offtake of e-Methanol from HIF’s Paysandú project in Uruguay.

Aramco and Microsoft have signed a non-binding MoU to help Aramco explore digital initiatives designed to accelerate industrial AI adoption, enhance digital capabilities, and strengthen workforce development in Saudi Arabia.

Uniper and GSPC have finalised an up to 10-year LNG agreement for deliveries of up to 0.5 million tpy into India.

MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary CONSER, has been awarded a licensing and process design package for the deployment of its technologies for the co-production of Dimethyl succinate (DMS) and 1.4-Butanediol (BDO) by a major state-owned chemical player in China.

Carbon Neutral Fuels has announced the selection of technology from Johnson Matthey, BP, and Honeywell UOP for its power-to-liquid efuels facility in Workington, UK.

ABB has announced the launch of its first fully integrated gas analyser package for carbon capture, utilisation, and storage applications for the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries.

KBR and Petro Rabigh have announced a strategic 10 year general maintenance services contract covering Petro Rabigh Polymer I and Polymer II plants at Rabigh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

SK Innovation has been selected to lead a landmark LNG power project in Nghe An Province, Vietnam.

INEOS has announced a €300 million investment supported by French government grants that will deliver the next phase of its Lavera regeneration plan and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 331 000 tpy.

Worley will provide technical advisory and client engineering support for the development of New Zealand’s LNG import terminal.

Ton Beems and Mark Hellinghuizer, Yokogawa Europe, consider the relationship between safety and cybersecurity within the downstream sector, and the importance for operators to invest in strong systems.