Downstream news
TOYO awarded first phase of overhaul for a large-scale gas chemical complex project
Toyo and RET have been awarded the first phase of a major overhaul project for a large scale gas chemical complex in Turkmenistan, owned by Turkmenhimiya.
EIA expects US drivers will spend the smallest share of their disposable income on gasoline since 2005
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. drivers will spend less than 2% of their personal disposable incomes on gasoline in 2025 – the lowest share since 2005, excluding 2020.
Clariant to supply catalyst to SYPOX
Clariant has announced a supply agreement with SYPOX to manufacture and deliver catalysts for one of the largest electric steam methane reformers (e-SMR).
Phillips 66 announces agreement to purchase remaining interest in WRB Refining LP
Phillips 66 has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% ownership interest in WRB Refining LP from subsidiaries of Cenovus Energy Inc.
Worley awarded FEED contract for renewable diesel and aviation fuel project in Sweden
Worley has been awarded a contract by Preem for FEED verification for the planned conversion of the ICR plant at the Lysekil refinery in Sweden.
Swift Fuels advances LG2F demonstration plant plans in Louisiana
Swift Fuels has announced that it has signed an exclusivity agreement with Diamond, under which Diamond will reserve land on its site while Swift Fuels evaluates the potential construction of a demonstration-scale LG2F™ plant in Louisiana, US.
NERSA approves application by Cape Ocean Terminals to construct petroleum storage facility
NERSA has approved the application by Cape Ocean Terminals for a combined to construct a petroleum storage facility and a pipeline connecting it to Berth 104 at the Port of Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa.
Aramco, Sinopec, and FPCL to develop refining and petrochemical complex
Aramco, Sinopec, and FPCL have announced the establishment of a new joint venture, Fujian Sinopec Aramco Refining and Petrochemical Co., Ltd, to develop an integrated refining and petrochemical complex in China.
BTG Bioliquids and NanosTech partner to deliver biofuels solution
BTG Bioliquids BV and NanosTech have signed an MOU to deliver a fully integrated solution to produce advanced, drop-in biofuels.
NEXTCHEM awarded an engineering study for SAF plant
MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM has been awarded an engineering study contract by Altalto Ltd based on its proprietary technologies for a SAF plant in the UK.