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Cognite to release industrial AI with NVIDIA
Cognite has announced that the Cognite Industrial AI and Data Platform, is now integrated with NVIDIA accelerated computing and software to unlock efficiency, intelligence, and innovation for asset-heavy industries.
North America’s LNG export capacity could double by 2029
LNG exporters in the US have announced plans to more than double US liquefaction capacity, adding an estimated 13.9 billion ft3/d between 2025 and 2029, according to the EIA.
Consortium to develop e-fuels demonstration plant
Topsoe, Sasol, Griesemann Gruppe, and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have signed a cooperation agreement to enable the construction, operations, and R&D activities of DLR’s e-fuels demonstration facility for research and production of e-SAF.
Koch and Sema4.ai collaborate for AI Agent solutions
Koch has announced collaboration with Sema4.ai, a provider of enterprise AI Agent solutions, to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and deliver mutual benefit across both organisations.
Ebara Elliott Energy completes 100 MW power upgrade
Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) has announced the completion of a major electrical upgrade at its Jeannette, Pennsylvania, US, manufacturing facility, for turbomachinery testing.
Exolum announces UK’s first independent SAF blending facility
Exolum has announced its decision to invest £4.5 million in creating the UK’s first independent SAF blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England, as part of new plans for a UK-wide network of SAF blending hubs.
Energy transition momentum slowing as affordability gap widens
McKinsey’s Global Energy Perspective finds energy transition momentum may be slowing due to growing affordability gap and diverging regional energy mixes.
Burckhardt Compression wins order for new chemicals terminal
Burckhardt Compressions has secured a major equipment order for a new chemicals storage facility in the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
US ethane exports projected to grow through 2026
US ethane exports are poised for significant growth through 2026, driven by robust global demand for ethane as a petrochemical feedstock, substantial US export capacity expansions, and larger vessels to carry ethane exports, the EIA has reported.
Clariant increases capacity in Daya Bay facility
Clariant completes its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, China, with the second production line fully operational in November 2025.