Downstream news
UNIMOT transports South American crude to PCK refinery
UNIMOT Paliwa imported a seaborne shipment of crude oil to Gdansk in July 2025, which will be transported from the Naftoport terminal to the PCK refinery in Schwedt, Germany, using PERN's pipeline infrastructure.
Emerson reduces control system alarms at Petromidia refinery
Emerson has helped Rompetrol Rafinare reduce distributed control system alarm volumes by more than 95% using DeltaV™ AgileOps operations management software at its Petromidia refinery in Navodari, Romania.
Topsoe and Sasol bring SAF technology to Allied Biofuels' project
Topsoe and Sasol have signed a licensing agreement with Allied Biofuels to provide technologies for its eSAF and bio-based SAF production facility located in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan.
Siemens Energy begins preparations for the launch of an independent brand
Siemens Energy announces new independent brand name following spin-off from Siemens AG in 2020.
Glenfarne announces investment in Texas LNG by HPS Investment Partners
Glenfarne Group, LLC announced a US$500 million investment with lead investors being investment funds and accounts managed by global investment firm, HPS Investment Partners, a part of BlackRock.
Ferguson to acquire FloWorks
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FWI Holdings, Inc. (FloWorks), an industrial distributor and service provider of highly technical valves and flow control solutions, from Wynnchurch Capital L.P.
OMV receives funding for green hydrogen plant
OMV has received a €450 loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the construction of its 140 MW green hydrogen production facility in Austria to significantly contribute to the decarbonisation of its Schwechat refinery.
INERATEC and Zeopore announce collaboration
INERATEC and Zeopore have collaborated to increase the efficiency of CO2-neutral fuels and support the competitive scale-up of sustainable fuel and chemical production.
IEA: why oil price shocks hit consumers differently
After the war in the Middle East began, fuel prices at the pump surged in some countries and barely moved in others. The IEA offers commentary.
EC approves Baker Hughes' acquisition of Chart Industries
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Baker Hughes of Chart Industries, both headquartered in the US.