Downstream news
EIA: China’s natural gas consumption, production, and imports all increased in 2023
In 2023, 7% more natural gas was consumed in China than in 2022, after a decline of 1.1% in 2022 when economic growth was slower, mainly due to China’s zero-COVID policies, leading to a reduction in natural gas consumption.
EcoCeres delivers first vessel of SAF to Evos Ghent terminal
EcoCeres Inc., has delivered its first vessel with 10 million litres of a sustainable blending component for jet fuel (neat HEFA-SPK) to the Evos Ghent terminal, Belgium.
Topsoe chosen as technology provider for HOLBORN’s Hamburg renewable fuels refinery
Topsoe has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie GmbH (HOLBORN), to provide its HydroFlex™ technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg.
BASF introduces Fourtiva™ fluidised catalytic cracking catalyst
BASF has announced the commercial launch of Fourtiva™, a new fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst for gasoil to mild resid feedstock.
8 Rivers and Siemens Energy partner on development programme of carbon capture power generation
8 Rivers has embarked on the development of a zero-emissions turbine that will create electricity from captured carbon dioxide with Siemens Energy.
Wood Mackenzie: LFG-to-RNG production to more than double by 2030
Landfill gas remains the most popular feedstock option for renewable gas production (LFG-to-RNG), but project pre-tax breakeven prices can range, with success relying heavily on location and scale, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
Zeeco expands presence in Europe with new Germany office
Zeeco Europe has announced the successful commencement of operations at its new office in Germany.
Yokogawa Launches OpreX Open Automation SI Kit and OpreX OPC UA Management Package
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has developed the OpreX™ Open Automation SI Kit and the OpreX OPC UA Management Package, both of which will play important roles in the implementation of Open Process Automation™ (OPA) systems.
Replacing Norway’s oil and gas supplies to Europe with imports would increase emissions between 2024 - 2040
Wood Mackenzie reports that replacing Norway’s oil and gas supplies to Europe with imports would significantly increase emissions between 2024 - 2040.
SYSO secures US$14.5 million in Series B funding led by Kimmeridge
SYSO, a market operator of renewable energy and battery storage assets, has announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, raising US$14.5 million.