Downstream contract news
Emerson selected to automate Europe’s first greenfield facility for SAF
Emerson has been awarded a contract by Technip Energies to provide automation technologies for the SkyNRG sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant – the first dedicated greenfield SAF production facility in Europe.
Naftogaz Group and Kino Aski LNG sign MoU
Naftogaz Group and Kino Aski LNG have signed a memorandum of understanding on potential co-operation in the supply of low-carbon LNG from Canada to the European market.
Perpetual Next appoints Bilfinger as Owner’s Engineer for biomethanol project
Perpetual Next has announced the appointment of Bilfinger as Owner’s Engineer for the further development of its DeltaTorr and DeltaNor projects in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
UPC and BASF deepen strategic partnership across the plasticiser value chain
UPC Technology Corp. and BASF signed a strategic letter of intent on LowPCF products during the UPC Technology & BASF Low Carbon Footprint Strategic Partnership Summit at UPC's Zhuhai site, China.
TotalEnergies becomes sole owner of recycling plant
TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire Plastic Energy's 35% interest in the Grandpuits advanced recycling plant, France, which is now wholly owned by TotalEnergies.
Covestro, Fertiglobe, and MB Energy explore ammonia supply chain
Covestro, Fertiglobe, and MB Energy have signed an MoU to explore an ammonia supply chain collaboration.
EIA: intensifying diesel squeeze highlights broader oil market strains
Oil markets remain under intense pressure as disruptions to crude and refined product supplies from the Strait of Hormuz crisis continue to ripple through global markets, the IEA has reported.
Borouge International commercialises XLPE products from new Borouge 4 UAE plant
Borouge Group International AG has announced that it has delivered the first batch of materials from its new Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) plant in the UAE to customers in the region.
Axens’ Liquid Phase Xylene Isomerization technology for S-Oil reaches FID
Following the licence agreement signed between S-Oil and Axens in late 2024 for Axens’ Liquid Phase Xylene Isomerization (LPI) technology, the project has now reached final investment decision.
Clariant Catalysts and Lummus Technology win catalyst supply contract for PDH unit
Clariant, in partnership with Lummus Technology, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical Co. Ltd to supply its CATOFIN™ catalyst and HGM for a new propane dehydrogenation unit in Zhejiang Province, China.