BASF, SABIC and Linde celebrate start-up of electrically heated steam cracking furnace
BASF, SABIC, and Linde have inaugurated the world’s first demonstration plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces.
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BP announces organisational restructure
BP is simplifying its organisational structure, supporting delivery of the priorities it set out in February 2024 to grow the value of the company.
Clariant launches new propane dehydrogenation catalyst
Clariant has announced the launch of CATOFIN 312®, its latest propane dehydrogenation catalyst.
Specialist process, combustion and control systems businesses rebrand as UNICAT Technologies
Magma Combustion Engineering and P&E Systems have rebranded together as UNICAT Technologies.
ReGen III provides update on upcycling project
ReGen III Corp., a cleantech company commercialising the ReGen™ process to upcycle used motor oil (UMO) into high-value Group III base oils, has provided an update regarding the company’s pilot testing with Koch Modular Process Systems.
2024: the year the world wakes up to methane emissions?
Mark Naples, Umicore Coating Services, considers how the threat of methane emissions can finally be conquered in the oil and gas industry.
Rhône Energies enters negotiations for acquisition of Esso Fos-sur-Mer refinery
Rhône Energies has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Fos-sur-Mer refinery and the Toulouse and Villette de Vienne terminals from Esso.
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Nuberg EPC receives contract for chlor-alkali project
Nuberg EPC will provide EPCM services for India’s largest chlor-alkali project.
DNV: optimism prevails in the energy sector
According to DNV's annual ‘Industry Insight’ survey, 73% of senior energy professionals express confidence in the industry's growth trajectory for the upcoming year.
US refiners and chemical manufacturers lead hydrogen production and consumption
The EIA reports that US manufacturers specialising in chemicals and petroleum refining have traditionally accounted for the largest shares of both hydrogen consumption and production.
Major turnaround 2024 at Neste refinery in Porvoo, Finland about to begin
At Neste’s refinery in Porvoo, Finland, the preparations for the major turnaround taking place in April - June have begun with shutdowns of process units.
Petroperú selects Honeywell cybersecurity solutions
Honeywell has announced that Petróleos del Perú S.A. (Petroperú), one of the largest hydrocarbon producers, refiners and distributors in Peru, will implement Honeywell's cybersecurity solutions.
TotalEnergies and SINOPEC join forces to produce SAF
TotalEnergies and China Petroleum and Chemical Corp. (SINOPEC) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to jointly develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production unit at a SINOPEC's refinery in China.
American energy groups unite against proposed methane fee rule
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has joined with 19 associations representing all segments of the US oil and natural gas industry operating across the country in calling on the US Environmental Protection Agency to revise its misguided methane fee on US energy.
ProSep enters landmark US collaboration
ProSep has announced a landmark contract to collaborate with a US-based refinery for the first time.