Special reports

A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade.

Renewable methanol is a low-carbon fuel derived from biomass, waste, and captured CO2. It offers a scalable alternative for hard-to-electrify sectors like shipping and industry. Advances in production technologies and policy support are driving its adoption, with large-scale projects emerging to aid global decarbonisation efforts.

US ethane production, consumption, and exports set new records in 2024 according to a report from the US Energy Information Administration.

Chris Wallace, Senior Corporate Vice President of Technology, Filtration Technology Corporation, discusses amine filtration optimisation and how to avoid mistakes such as contamination.

Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, analyses how the US oil market has recovered in a post-pandemic world.

Vopak has hosted its Capital Markets Day, the company reconfirmed its strategic priorities and announced €1 billion additional investments in gas and industrial infrastructure.

Ryan Kirkland, Donald Leigh, and Blake Soyars, Burns & McDonnell, suggest strategies companies operating in the US can deploy to help navigate BWON compliance programmes as federal agencies adopt new enforcement approaches.

Refinery closures and rising consumption will reduce US petroleum inventories in 2026 according to the US Energy Information Administration.

Vopak has reported on its 2024 financial results, increased its dividend distribution, and announced a new share buyback programme.

US oil tariffs on Canada and Mexico are predicted to significantly impact North American crude flows according to Wood Mackenzie.

Pascal Gaillot, Yokogawa, Europe, outlines the role of carbon accounting certification in the petrochemical industry as companies strive to meet sustainability goals.

Jotun unveils its latest findings from its recent big industry report named Maintenance and corrosion management in the global oil and gas industry.

The IEA reports that doubling the global rate of improvement will require countries to accelerate policy implementation, which would improve energy security, reduce energy costs and lower emissions.

Dennis Rohe, Imubit, navigates the trilema of efficiency, security and environmental responsibility.

The AFPM visited Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend refinery in Minnesota, US, which demonstrates how renewable energy and traditional energy can work together.