Downstream news
LYB completes acquisition of solvent-based recycling company APK
LyondellBasell (LYB) has announced it has become full owner of APK AG in Merseburg, Germany.
EIA: US capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in the US during 2023, reaching 24 billion gal./yr at the start of 2024.
Progress for investment in Grangemouth's future
The UK and Scottish Governments have stepped up plans to support workers at Grangemouth refinery, with immediate investment in skills and training.
Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS
Wood is leading a Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) to create industry guidelines for CO2 specifications to accelerate sustainable carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects.
BASF receives funding approval for construction of industrial heat pump
BASF has received funding approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action for the construction of the world’s largest industrial heat pump.
Wood Mackenzie: Japan to lead captured CO2 trade in Asia Pacific by 2050
Japan is projected to become the lead trade hub for captured carbon (CO2) by 2050 in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Stahl opens new polyurethane dispersions facility in Singapore
Stahl has announced the opening of a new facility for the manufacturing of polyurethane dispersions (PUD) in Singapore.
Johnson Matthey opens new Engineering Centre in India
Johnson Matthey (JM) has announced the opening of its new Engineering Centre in Mumbai, India.
Graham Corp. launches steam ejector nozzle with successful Gulf Coast refinery installation
Graham Corp. has announced the successful launch of its steam ejector nozzle with a customer installation in a Gulf Coast refinery.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel to power Verne data centre's back-up generators
Neste’s renewable diesel is helping Verne, a provider of sustainable data centre solutions for high intensity computing, to transition its operations from fossil to renewable fuels.