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Asia to lead global refinery CDU capacity additions
GlobalData’s latest report has found that Asia is set to spearhead global refinery CDU capacity additions through 2024.
Clariant and Duslo turn plastic waste into winter diesel
Clariant has announced that Duslo has used its catalyst to turn plastic waste into high-quality winter diesel.
Mammoet transports equipment for Sakhalin-2 project
Mammoet has announced the completion of its transportation of 22 pieces of equipment for the Sakhalin-2 OPFC project.
DNV GL: COVID-19 and the climate emergency
DNV GL states that although COVID-19 has accelerated decarbonisation, there is still a long way to go to achieve Paris Agreement targets.
BTS Biogas and ENGIE sign MoU
The MoU signals the commitment of BTS Biogas and ENGIE in working together to increase their decarbonisation efforts.
Equinor plans for UK hydrogen plant
px Group has welcomed the announcement of Equinor’s hydrogen plant plans for the Saltend Chemicals Park, UK.
API responds to the House Select Committee’s climate plan
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released a statement responding to the climate plan outlined by the House Select Committee.
North American refiners amend strategies
GlobalData reports that North American refiners have amended their strategies to tackle loss of fuel demand amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Eni and NextChem strengthen partnership
This partnership will conduct research for a new project to be developed in Taranto, Italy, in addition to ongoing engineering studies for a waste-to-hydrogen production plant at the Eni bio refinery in Venice.
Chevron acquires Puma Energy
Chevron has completed the acquisition of Puma Energy (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd for AU$425 million.