Downstream news
Honeywell to provide liquefaction technology and equipment for Rio Grande LNG project
Honeywell has announced that its liquefaction process technology and equipment will be used in NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG Train 4 and Train 5 Projects through an agreement with Bechtel Energy, Inc, Texas, US.
IGS acquires Flamsprutarna AB
IGS has announced the acquisition of Flamsprutarna AB, a global provider of turbine maintenance and thermal spray services.
Allied Biofuels sign PDA for SAF production in Uzbekistan
Allied Biofuels have announced the the signing of a landmark Project Development Agreement (PDA) to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Uzbekistan.
Nufarm strengthens strategic collaboration to support biofuels production
Nufarm Ltd has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for SAF and renewable diesel.
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals collaborate for low-carbon ethylene oxide solution
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. have collaborated to supply mass-balanced, low-carbon ethylene oxide solutions for the agricultural and industrial markets.
GTT to design onshore storage tank for liquefaction plant in China
GTT has received an order from Beijing Petrochemical Engineering Co., Ltd for the design of a 10 000 m3 onshore LNG tank to be built at the Yangjiawan LNG liquefaction plant in China.
Cracking the challenge
Al Geraskin, Integrated Global Services (IGS), Czech Republic, examines challenges facing steam cracker performance, and provides solutions that can maximise olefin production and ensure sustainability.
Technip Energies secures contract for Long Son Petrochemicals project
Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. (LSP) for its Long Son Petrochemicals Enhancement (LSPE) project, located on Long Son Island, Vietnam.
thyssenkrupp Uhde to build low-emission polyester plant for KÖKSAN
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary, Uhde Inventa-Fischer, has signed a contract with the Turkish packaging producer KÖKSAN for the delivery of a PET production plant.
EIA: increasing fuel efficiency leads to decreasing gasoline consumption
Annual motor gasoline consumption in the US decreased in 2025 even as vehicle miles travelled increased because of increasing fuel efficiency, a trend the EIA forecast will continue in 2026 and 2027.