Downstream news

thyssenkrupp Uhde Africa and Wismut GmbH have been appointed to execute a pre-feasibility for study for a Renewable Underground Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage (RUPHES) project on a specific site with a South African mining company.

Mammoet has completed the first lift using its innovative FOCUS30 crane; helping to reduce disruption during scheduled turnaround activity at a refinery in the UK.

Shell Chemicals Europe BV and Pryme BV have announced a strategic cooperation and offtake agreement for pyrolysis oil made from recycled plastic waste.

Technip Energies and Siemens Energy have announced an exclusive agreement to jointly develop, commercialise, and license the Rotating Olefins Cracker (ROC) technology to decarbonise olefin production processes.

Lummus Technology has been awarded a contract from KINEF for two proprietary heaters that will be part of a refinery upgrade in Kirishi, Russia.

bp has announced plans for a US$269 million investment in three projects at its Cherry Point Refinery in Washington state, US.

The IEA reports that while investment is increasing in hydrogen projects to support the energy transition, further efforts are needed to reduce costs and encourage wider use across sectors.

Worley has been awarded a two-year extension to a non-binding frame agreement for the provision of services to Woodside gas plants in Western Australia.

Ardian, a private investment house, via its infrastructure business, and FiveT Hydrogen, a clean-hydrogen enabling investment platform, have announced a partnership to create Hy24, an equally owned joint venture.

Carboline has announced the launch of CarboNext: a programme that aims to educate, connect, support, and engage with the next generation of engineers and professionals.