Downstream news
GES announces sale of Rotterdam terminal to Tepsa
Global Energy Storage Group (GES) has completed the sale of its Rotterdam terminal, held through GES Netherlands B.V., to Tepsa.
Horizon provides operations update of its first production in Poland
Horizon Petroleum Ltd has provided a further operations update on progress made towards first production from its cornerstone Lachowice gas development in Southern Poland.
ChemOne secures US$350 million insurance cover from ICIEC for Pengerang Energy Complex
Singapore-based petrochemicals, green energy, and natural resources conglomerate, ChemOne Group, has announced a significant milestone in the financing of the Pengerang Energy Complex (PEC) in Malaysia.
IHI and Vopal to establish joint venture for ammonia terminal
IHI Corp. and Royal Vopak have signed a joint development agreement for the proposed establishment of a joint venture for the development and operation of an ammonia terminal in Japan.
Refinery closures present risk for higher gasoline prices on the USA West Coast
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures.
bp to sell select businesses in the Netherlands to Catom
bp has reached an agreement to sell its mobility and convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom, part of bp’s previously announced divestment programme.
INNIO and Gföllner launch IGPS joint venture in USA
Gföllner Group and INNIIO have launched a joint venture, INNIO Gfoellner Power Systems LLC (IGPS), to meet the rising demand for decentralised, flexible energy solutions.
European Commission strengthens Europe’s chemical industry
The European Commission has presented an Action Plan for the chemicals industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernisation of the EU chemical sector.
EIA predicts oil prices to decrease despite market uncertainty
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that Brent crude oil price will average less than US$70/bbl in 2025 and approximately US$58/bbl in 2026.
Natural State Renewables partners with Axens for SAF production
Natural State Renewables has partnered with Axens, and its technology partner, thyssenkrupp Uhde, for SAF production.