Downstream news
EIA: US refinery capacity increased 2% in 2023
The US EIA reports that operable atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity, its primary measure of refinery capacity in the US, increased by 2%, or 324 000 bpd, in 2023.
Air Liquide and Dunkerque LNG CO2 infrastructure project takes step forward
Air Liquide and Dunkerque LNG have welcomed the decision of the European Commission to support the D'Artagnan project.
Lawsuits filed against EPA
A number of petitions have been filed challenging the US Environmental Protection Agency’s light-and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027 - 2032.
Chart Industries joins the UN Global Compact
Chart Industries Inc. has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
Higher LNG prices to limit Asian demand and turbocharge European gas storage levels
A Wood Mackenzie report has suggested that European gas storage could hit 100% by end of September 2024.
Chevron Lummus Global's ISOTERRA technology selected for SAF project in China
Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) has announced that its ISOTERRA technology has been selected for a groundbreaking sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in China.
Aramco and NextDecade announce HoA for long-term offtake of LNG from Rio Grande LNG Facility
Aramco and NextDecade Corp. have announced that their respective subsidiaries have executed a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) for a 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (LNG SPA) for offtake from Train 4 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility.
Siemens and BASF collaborate on driving circular economy
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics.
Neste supplying SAF to Emirates
Neste has supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport. With this, Emirates becomes the first international visiting carrier using SAF supplied at the airport from Neste’s Singapore refinery.
Lummus' CATOFIN technology selected for new plant in China
Qingyang Tongxin Petroleum Technology Co., Ltd. has selected Lummus' CATOFIN® technology for a new dehydrogenation unit in Qingyang City, Gansu Province, China.