Downstream news

Dimeta is partnering with Delft University of Technology and The Green Village to trial the use of dimethyl ether (DME) with an LPG blend in home heating for the first time in Europe.

Announced at Posidonia 2024, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Liberian Registry are both granting approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Capital Gas Ship Management (Capital Gas) for a very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) design.

The major turnaround with scheduled maintenance of Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland has now been successfully completed.

In line with its strategy to grow its LNG business, TotalEnergies has announced the signing of two new LNG medium- and long-term contracts in Asia.

International energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group, has announced a series of strategic appointments aimed at advancing the expansion of the group’s downstream business in Africa.

LyondellBasell (LYB) and Alujain have announced completion of the acquisition of a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia–based National Petrochemical Industrial Co. (NATPET), by LYB from Alujain.

ROSEN was awarded first place in the Innovation and Technology category of the Iconic Supplier with Inclusive and Sustainable Energy, which is presented by ECOPETROL.

KBC (A Yokogawa Company) has announced the launch of a digital twin platform to support diverse needs across the hydrocarbon value chain.

Korea Middle Power Co Ltd (KOMIPO) and Vitol have agreed to extend an existing long-term LNG supply and purchase agreement (LNG SPA).

After years of either declining or stable domestic natural gas production, the Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo Brazzaville, began exporting LNG for the first time when the first phase of a two-phase FLNG project began operating in February 2024.