Europe downstream news
LanzaTech awarded grant for SAF production
LanzaTech Global, Inc. has received a grant of £6.4 million from the UK government's Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF), operated by the Department for Transport (DfT).
SWISS integrate Synhelion solar fuel into flight operations
SWISS has become the first airline to integrate the solar fuel manufactured by the Swiss-based Synhelion clean-tech company into its regular flight operations.
Valmet to deliver biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system to Saica Group
Valmet has received an order from Saica Group to supply a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system for Saica Group’s plant in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza, Spain.
Evonik uses green electricity for POLYVEST production in Germany
Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has started using green electricity for its polybutadiene production in Marl, Germany.
ABB wins contract from bp to support electrification of Azerbaijan facility
ABB has been awarded a large order by bp, as the operator of the Sangachal terminal in Azerbaijan, to support the electrification and power grid stability of one of the world’s largest oil and gas terminals.
Sasol commits to catalyst supply for INERATEC
Sasol Chemicals and German startup INERATEC have signed a letter of intent (LoI) committing to the supply of Sasol’s next generation catalyst as soon as the development cycle is completed in 2026.
EET secures government backing for SAF production hub
Essar Energy Transition (EET) has secured £2.5 million funding from the UK government to develop one of the largest advanced SAF production facilities in the UK, based at EET’s Stanlow energy hub.
MT Group secures contract for Brunsbüttel FSRU LNG terminal
MT Group has been awarded a major contract for the execution of all topside and onshore-based infrastructure at the new jetty in Brunsbüttel FSRU LNG terminal in Germany.
INEOS invests £30 million to cut emissions at Hull site by 75%
INEOS has completed a major £30 million investment at its Hull manufacturing site, UK, which has resulted in a 75% cut in carbon emissions.
Moeve and Zaffra to develop e-SAF facilities in Spain
Moeve and Zaffra, a joint venture between Sasol and Topsoe, have announced the signing of an MoU to advance European aviation fuel decarbonisation.