Europe downstream news

MET International AG and Shell have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to expand their existing long-term co-operation in LNG and gas trading.

Carbon Neutral Fuels has announced the selection of technology from Johnson Matthey, BP, and Honeywell UOP for its power-to-liquid efuels facility in Workington, UK.

INEOS has announced a €300 million investment supported by French government grants that will deliver the next phase of its Lavera regeneration plan and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 331 000 tpy.

BASF’s Intermediates division is set to strengthen supply security for its European customers in the 1,4-butanediol (BDO) value chain through increased production at its BDO plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Syntholene Energy has selected Dynelectro as the electrolyser technology vendor for its synthetic fuel demonstration facility in Iceland.

Exolum, Methanex Corp., and Ørsted, have announced the launch of the UK’s first commercially ready bio-methanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham.

Bilfinger has been awarded a contract for the assembly and installation of BP’s 100 MW green hydrogen electrolyser plant in Lingen, Germany.

The Mugardos Energy Terminal is now ready to supply bioLNG to ships and tankers.

Eni and Q8 Italy have announced a major strategic investment in the ongoing project for the construction of a new biorefinery in Priolo, Sicily, Italy.

VTTI and Höegh Evi have announced the launch of the open season for Zeeland Energy Terminal (ZET), marking an important next step in the development of new LNG import infrastructure for the Netherlands.