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In this special report, Eric Sensat, Senior Submerged Pumps Product Manager, Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, US, considers the specific safety considerations required in ammonia handling in pump technology.

As carbon capture moves from pilot projects to commercial operations, industrial facilities face increasing challenges in managing variable gas compositions, process efficiency, and CO₂ quality. Vaisala examines how continuous, reliable measurement supports process stability, energy optimisation and long-term operational performance in large-scale carbon capture systems.

As the impacts of the Strait of Hormuz crisis continue to strain energy markets – particularly global diesel markets – the IEA are working closely with governments around the world to assess the impacts on energy markets and coordinate responses to supply disruptions.

In this special report, Eric Reinbolt, Joe Jackson, and Phillip Lange, RedGuard, USA, explain how blast resistant modules have evolved from basic safety structures into multi-functional facilities that protect workers from industrial explosions and enhance operational productivity.

Wood Mackenzie has reported that Johan Sverdrup Crude hits record US$24/bbl premium to Brent as Saudi pipeline suspension tightens European medium-sour supply.

Ketjen’s new platform, iKet™, gives refinery engineers real-time visibility into catalyst and unit performance by directly linking operating data to technical expertise and process models. Instead of waiting on periodic reviews, teams can spot anomalies sooner, work collaboratively, and make faster, better-supported FCC and HPC decisions that protect operating margins.

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.

The range of plausible outcomes has widened substantially for the global energy system, according to McKinsey & Company’s Global Energy Perspective 2026.

In a blog post, AFPM explains why more diesel in the US does not necessarily mean lower prices at the pump for Americans.