Europe downstream news
LBC secure subsidy to develop terminal
LBC Vlissingen has been awarded a €6.6 million subsidy to further develop its terminal in Zeeland, the Netherlands.
Liquid Sun launches eSAF pilot plant
Liquid Sun has launched one of the first eSAF pilot plants in Europe in Espoo, Finland, where synthetic feedstock for SAF is already being produced.
Geopolitical developments contribute to elevated diesel prices
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) considers key geopolitical developments that have contributed to rising diesel prices in the final months of 2025.
Gerotto announces partnership with Derc Salotech
Gerotto has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Derc Salotech for the sale of magnetic robots In Italy for cleaning vertical walls of tanks, ships, and metal structures.
Moeve announces 50% completion of 2G biofuels project
Moeve has announced that its new 2G biofuels plant in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain, is progressing as planned, with over 50% complete and the company expects to begin production by the end of 2026.
LBC and Duisport to develop ammonia and CO2 terminal
LBC and Duisport have announced the signing of an MoU for the intention to initiate a joint development of a new inland ammonia and CO2 terminal in Duisburg, Germany.
Celtic Renewables appoints Allen Associates amid plans for new biorefinery
Celtic Renewables has appointed engineering design consultancy, Allen Associates, to finalise the design of the proposed new industrial-scale green chemical production plant in Grangemouth, Scotland.
Uniper and thyssenkrupp sign agreement for ammonia cracking technology
Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde have signed a framework agreement for the use of ammonia cracking technology for six large scale ammonia plants.
Greenlyte launches LiquidSolar e-fuel plant
Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is inaugurating a LiquidSolar SNG plant in Duisburg, Germany, marking a step from development towards industrial production of synthetic fuels (e-fuels).
OCI Global announces sale of OCI Ammonia Holding to AGROFERT
OCI Global has announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of 100% of its equity interests in OCI Ammonia Holding to AGROFERT for a total consideration of €290 million.