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National survey finds majority oppose US EPA tailpipe proposal
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has released the results of a national survey, showing strong opposition to the US EPA’s vehicle tailpipe emissions proposal for model years 2027-2032.
Vopak has updated its portfolio
Vopak has released a new update on its portfolio covering their EemsEnergyTerminal acquisition and sale of three chemical terminals.
Pilbara Clean Fuels pursues development of electrified LNG plant
Pilbara Clean Fuels Pty Ltd is progressing a development concept for a new, mid-scale, low carbon footprint LNG plant to be located at Port Hedland in Western Australia.
Clariant boosts technical support for catalyst customers
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, has announced the favourable adoption and performance of its digital service platform for catalyst customers.
thyssenkrupp Uhde wins contract for biopolymer plant
thyssenkrupp Uhde has secured a basic engineering package (BEP) and FEED package for the establishment of a biopolymer plant on the Arabian Peninsula.
Cosmo Oil and Yokogawa to explore possibilities for refinery digitalisation
Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. and Yokogawa have joined forces to promote the digitalisation of operations at refineries owned by Cosmo Oil.
Experts team up to help oil and gas companies meet OGDC flaring goals
A team of experts are building a framework to help companies reduce methane emissions and flaring in line with the Oil & Gas Decarbonisation Charter (OGDC) ambitions.
MENA countries supply approximately one-third of global LNG
Nearly one-third of global LNG exports in 2022 were supplied by exporting countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to data from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL).
TotalEnergies signs agreement to divest minority stake in Natref refinery
TotalEnergies has announced an agreement to divest the 36.36% minority stake, held by TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa, in National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref) to the Prax Group.
Neste and Eppendorf forge strategic partnership
Neste and Eppendorf have forged a strategic partnership to develop a new line of renewable lab plastics.