Downstream news

Moeve has joined Shell’s Avelia platform, which aims to scale SAF use by connecting parties within the supply chain and provide a more commercially viable solution for decarbonising aviation.

BASF and funds managed by Carlyle have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses (BASF Coatings).

NAA Polymers has announced plans for a new 200 000 tpy facility in Big Spring, Texas, US, with start up expected by late 2026.

Uniper and Five Bioenergy have signed a seven-year biomethane purchase agreement from three of Spain’s largest biomethane plants, which are located in Murcia, Spain.

Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the 4Q29 or the 1Q30, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General Manager of Uganda Refinery Holding Co.

Eni has launched the authorisation process for the Environmental Impact Assessment (VIA) to transform its industrial site in Priolo, Sicily, Italy, a new biorefinery and chemical recycling plant for plastics.

Clariant plans to present its new AddWorks™ titanium-based catalyst solutions for polyester polymerisation at K 2025, the world’s premier trade fair for plastics and rubber.

The US EIA estimates crude oil inventories in China increased by about 900 000 bpd between January and August 2025, essentially acting as a source of demand by removing barrels from the global markets.

Rely has been awarded engineering studies contract to solidify plant definition and support for H4 Marseille Fos’ European green aviation fuel hub.

Aramco has advanced its strategic downstream expansion with the acquisition of an additional 22.5% stake in Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo for US$702 million (SAR 7 per share).