Downstream news
Econotherm secures contract at Rotterdam refinery
Econotherm has announced that it has been awarded a contract exceeding €3 million for the supply of three fired heater air pre-heaters in a Rotterdam-based refinery, the Netherlands.
TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies Launch BxT Trading
TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies have launched BxT Trading, an equally owned trading joint venture backed by flows from Bapco Energies’ Refinery.
EIA: Henry Hub natural gas spot prices to fall in 2026 before rising in 2028
EIA expects that the US benchmark natural gas spot price at the Henry Hub to decrease about 2% to just under US$3.50 per million Btu in 2026 before rising sharply in 2027 to just under US$4.60 million Btu.
Aether announces US$15 million in funding and new leadership appointments
Aether Fuels has announced new leadership appointments and US$15 million in additional funding that will help accelerate the company’s momentum toward full commercialisation.
We Energies awards CB&I contract
CB&I has been awarded a contract by We Energies to design and build a full-containment LNG storage tank for a peak shaving facility in Wisconsin, US.
EIA publishes January STEO
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published the newest short-term energy outlook (STEO), including forecasts for 2027.
Indonesia inaugurates upgrades to Balikpapan Refinery
The Indonesian President has inaugurated upgrades to the Balikpapan Refinery, a National Strategic Project that marks a significant milestone in strengthening Indonesia's energy security and sovereignty.
Uniper and AM Green Ammonia sign offtake agreement
Uniper and AM Green Ammonia have signed a long-term offtake agreement for up to 500 000 tpy of renewable ammonia from India.
Coastal Bend LNG selects KBR and Técnicas Reunidas for FEED and EPC
Coastal Bend LNG has selected KBR, Inc. and Técnicas Reunidas for the FEED of its planned natural gas liquefaction and export facility along the Texas Gulf Coast.
VLS acquire Merichem’s Caustic Services business
VLS Environmental Solutions has acquired Merichem’s Caustic Services business, a move that enhances VLS’ reach in the chemical and petrochemical sectors.