Refining

Valmet has announced that it will rebuild the pretreatment system for RE Energy’s biorefinery in Denmark.

LyondellBasell has announced its ambition of, and approach to, achieving net zero emissions from global operations by 2050. As an interim step toward 2050, the company also announced a strategy to achieve an absolute reduction of 30% in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 2030.

Essar Oil (UK) Ltd (EOUK) has confirmed that it has entered into a new time to pay agreement with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. has announced that its subsidiary KT – Kinetics Technology S.p.A. has been awarded an EPC lump sum-turn key contract by LOTOS Oil, concerning the expansion of the Gdansk Refinery.

Aramco, Air Products, ACWA Power and Air Products Qudra sign definitive agreement for the asset acquisition and project financing of the US$12 billion air separation unit (ASU)/gasification/power joint venture (JV) in Jazan Economic City.

SPL Inc. has announced its acquisition of AFS, formerly known as Assured Flow Solutions.

Axens has been selected to support Byco’s refinery upgrade project Phases I, II, III by providing advanced technical solutions in order to achieve Euro V gasoline and diesel specifications in Pakistan.

The AFPM is launching an advertising campaign urging Democrats in the House of Representatives to reject new taxes aimed at US-refined energy and US-made plastics.

Honeywell and Wood have announced a comprehensive package of technologies to support the effort to produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel (SAF).

Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes business, and Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) have announced a strategic framework alliance agreement for the supply of asset performance management services.

A second production facility for Kevilon in Knoxville, Tennessee, US, has been launched.

The EIA reports that US energy trade has lowered the overall 2020 US.trade deficit for the first time on record.

Standard Industries Holdings Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of W. R. Grace & Co. for US$70/share in cash.

Shell Enterprises LLC, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, has reached an agreement for the sale of its Permian business to ConocoPhillips, a leading shales developer in the basin.

MEGlobal has entered into an agreement with Calpine Energy Solutions for 100% renewable energy at MEGlobal's Oyster Creek petrochemical site in Texas, US, beginning in 2023.