The environment

Braskem has started a new operation focused on leveraging developments in biotechnology and advanced materials.

Wärtsilä has announced its support of the International Maritime Organization agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

ExxonMobil will supply fuels that comply with the IMO’s 0.5% sulfur cap in ports in Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and Singapore.

NERA has welcomed the Australian federal government's announcement of a Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centres programme.

Vivakor Inc. has engaged Inland Recycling in an MoU for joint oil reclamation services throughout the US.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. has completed the acquisition of Biosynthetic Technologies LLC.

Valmet and Fortum have announced a collaboration with Preem to take development of bio-oil into transportation fuels to a new level.

Petrobras has agreed to participate in the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Shell has opened a new hydrogen refuelling station at Shell Beaconsfield in the UK.

ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. have announced a new phase in their algae biofuel research programme.

The EIA notes that positive US ethanol margins are driving ethanol production growth.

The European Commission has approved a €4.7 billion public support scheme for the production and distribution of advanced biofuels in Italy.

Neste is rebuilding the wastewater treatment plant at its refinery in Porvoo, which is expected to enhance the refinery's competitiveness and reduce its environmental impact.

According to Shell’s annual LNG Outlook, strong growth in LNG demand could cause a potential supply shortage in mid-2020s.

The US Department of Energy has invested US$17.6 million in technologies that are capable of reducing CO2 capture cost and energy penalties.