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Biofuel facility gets go-ahead in India
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals has awarded LanzaTech a contract to commence the basic engineering for an integrated processing facility to convert locally available agricultural residues into fuel grade ethanol.
Naming ceremony held for LNG bunkering vessel
A naming ceremony was recently held at the Sakaide Works of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd for Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel.
Growth across major Asian economies to drive petrochemicals demand in the region, says GlobalData
The recent uptick in industrial/ business activities and gradual re-opening of economies are set to strengthen the demand for polymers.
API publishes fifth edition of API 2350
API 2350 provides guidance for the safe transfer of petroleum products to storage tanks.
Clariant to build catalyst production site in Jiaxing
The new facility will be primarily responsible for producing the CATOFIN catalyst for propane dehydrogenation, which is used in the production of olefins such as propylene.
Wood wins contract from Equinor
Wood has secured a new contract from Equinor to provide EPCI services at the Kollsnes gas processing plant in Norway.
Air Products aims for one-third reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030
Air Products set this new target as it closes in on successfully attaining a series of 2020 sustainability goals.
Video: BGS interview with Ahmed Khamassi, Former VP Data Science, Equinor
In this interview, Regina Chislova, Project Director at BGS Group, talks to Ahmed Khamassi, Former VP Data Science, Equinor.
North Dakota Supreme Court rules in favour of Meridian Energy for refinery siting
The Court’s decision paves the way for Meridian to complete engineering, procurement and financing for the Davis project.
Neste sells shares in Nynas to Bitumina Industries
Nynas is a Swedish manufacturer and marketer of naphthenic specialty oils and bitumen products.