Downstream news
Refinery shutdowns highlight need for fresh approach to critical asset maintenance
The recent planned shutdowns of two major refineries for up to two months has further underlined the effects of legacy maintenance strategies on plants vital to national energy infrastructure, according to IMI Critical Engineering.
Honeywell to offer renewable fuel technologies in Asia
Honeywell has announced the availability of technologies and digital solutions to enable customers in Asia Pacific to produce renewable fuels from multiple sources of renewable feedstocks.
Grace launches new FCC catalyst technology
Grace has launched its new PARAGON™ FCC catalyst technology for more sustainably produced fuels.
Seaside LNG takes delivery of new barge
Executives from Seaside LNG, Polaris New Energy and their guests have gathered at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, US, to christen the recently constructed LNG bunker barge, Clean Everglades.
BP selects Johnson Matthey’s technology for its blue hydrogen project
Johnson Matthey (JM) and BP have signed a licensing and engineering agreement for JM's LCH technology at BP’s proposed blue hydrogen facility.
Vitol targets Asia biofuel growth
Vitol is strengthening its position in Asia’s expanding biofuel market, with the delivery of specialised bunker barges to Singapore in 2024.
IEA releases World Energy Outlook
The IEA notes that the energy world is set to change significantly by 2030, based on today’s policy settings alone.
Evergreen and CIP sign Memorandum of Understanding
Evergreen Marine Corp. and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore production and usage of carbon-neutral e-fuels.
Braskem continues investing in the development of biopolymers in Asia
Braskem, the global biopolymer producer, has announced the opening of its representative office in Tokyo, Japan.
Emirates expands collaboration with Neste
Emirates and Neste have expanded their partnership by solidifying their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gal. of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2024 and 2025.