Downstream news

Technip Energies has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Advanced Materials & Catalysts (AM&C) business from Ecovyst Inc., a global leader in specialty catalysts and advanced materials.

The Rijeka refinery upgrade project, Croatia, has entered its final phase of implementation as construction works on the key systems of the new processing units have been completed.

Tasnee has announced the planned periodic maintenance shutdown at the Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Co. (SEPC), which will coincide with the extended shutdown related to the ethylene cracker expansion project.

Shaista Mallik, Seeq, explores how modern software tools, such as AI, ML, and advanced analytics, are empowering processors to drive efficiency and profitability throughout their enterprises.

Miro Cavkov, Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC), explores how carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technology can be used by refiners as a tool for decarbonisation, by preserving and reusing the carbon molecule.

Neste and Cathay Group have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for the group’s aviation operations across three major aviation regions.

Rob Sumpter, KBR, UK, explores how European refineries can maximise oil and gas assets through master planning amid economic pressure and decline.

Clariant has announced the continued performance of its high-efficiency CATOFIN catalyst and heat-generating material (HGM) at Ningxia Runfeng New Material Technology Co. Ltd’s PDH unit.

Oil and gas companies face heightened capital allocation pressure in 2026, according to Wood Mackenzie's latest corporate outlook.

Will Beacham, Deputy Editor, ICIS Chemical Business, explains that the global chemical industry is entering a period of profound uncertainty as higher tariffs and escalating trade tensions threaten to dismantle decades of globalisation.