Europe downstream news
OXCCU celebrates opening of OX1 plant
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide into fuels, chemicals and plastics, has announced the launch of its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport.
NextChem and Sarlux S.r.l to collaborate
NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, has signed a binding term sheet with Sarlux S.r.l. to act as engineering services and technology provider for the implementation of a pilot SAF plant in Italy.
KT (MAIRE) completes acquisition of APS Evolution
MAIRE has informed that KT - Kinetics Technology (Integrated E&C Solutions) has finalised the acquisition of the entire share capital of APS Evolution S.r.l.
Major turnaround at Neste’s Porvoo refinery successfully completed
The major turnaround with scheduled maintenance of Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland has now been successfully completed.
EIA: US biodiesel imports have doubled since 2022 due to low prices in Europe
Annual US biodiesel imports doubled from 2022 to 2023 to 33 000 bpd and continued to rise in the first two months of 2024, according to the most recent data available.
Metafuels plans eSAF facility in Denmark together with European Energy
Swiss company, Metafuels AG, is advancing its plans for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Denmark together with European Energy.
Holland America Line begins pilot test of renewable fuels on its flagship, Rotterdam
Holland America Line has announced the start of a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords.
LyondellBasell to build integrated plastic waste recycling hub in Knapsack
LyondellBasell (LYB) has secured a location for an integrated plastic waste recycling hub south of an existing industrial park in Knapsack, Germany.
Repsol takes its multi-energy to major music festivals in Spain and Portugal
Repsol has joined forces with the six most important music promoters in Spain to jointly promote the use of different multi-energy solutions initially in 77 events.
SINTEF to lead new research centre on carbon capture
The Research Council of Norway has unveiled plans to invest 180 million NOK in the establishment of a research centre dedicated to carbon capture, transport, and storage (CCS) technology.