Downstream news

LyondellBasell has announced plans to delay its refining business exit from year-end 2023 to no later than the end of 1Q25.

Technip Energies, LyondellBasell and Chevron Phillips Chemical have signed a MoU for an electric cracking ethylene furnace.

Topsoe has announced that its 2040 net-zero target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Qatar Airways has signed a deal with Shell to source 3000 t of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Amsterdam Schiphol airport.

British Pipeline Agency Ltd (BPA), is working with data company, Klarian Ltd, to improve efficiency, through increased throughput, reduced power consumption and other related OPEX costs.

Worley has announced the completion of the sale of the turnaround and maintenance business in North America to CAM Industrial Solutions.

RINA and Eni have signed an agreement to jointly develop initiatives that can contribute to the energy transition and decarbonisation of their respective operations, particularly maritime transport.

Shell Global Solutions International B.V. has awarded Worley an enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to provide services to Shell’s projects across the globe.

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has issued a statement following California’s request to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2035.

Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) and TAQAT Development Co. have announced a license and engineering agreement for a needle coke/synthetic graphite complex.