
Mitsui Chemicals acquires ISCC PLUS Certification
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. has announced that it has acquired certification under the ISCC PLUS system for ACTCOL™ produced at its Nagoya Works in January 2026, certifying sustainable products.
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Mitsui Chemicals Inc. has announced that it has acquired certification under the ISCC PLUS system for ACTCOL™ produced at its Nagoya Works in January 2026, certifying sustainable products.

LNG Canada is starting construction work near its marine terminal consisting of wharf demolition, quay wall construction, and assessment of dredging work.

AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson has issued a statement today on the EPA’s announcement of a record-breaking final Renewable Fuel Standard rule covering years 2026 and 2027.

BASF has announced the official inauguration of its newly built Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China.

A strong manufacturing sector prompts China to account for more than a third of global plastics consumption, according to GlobalData.

ABB has been awarded additional orders by Bechtel, extending its scope to deliver integrated automation and electrical solutions for Trains 4 and 5 of the Rio Grande LNG facility in the US.

Yelena Rojas, Integrated Global Services (IGS), Spain, discusses how operators can extend equipment life and maintain predictable performance in corrosive environments through asset integrity management.

Baker Hughes has been chosen to supply critical gas compression, power generation equipment, and project development support for ST LNG’s proposed 8.4 million tpy LNG export terminal offshore the US.

MAIRE has announced that Tecnimont has been awarded a rehabilitation study contract worth US$50 million for the upgrading of the Guaracara Refinery Complex, located in Point a Pierre, Trinidad and Tobago.

Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, have announced an extension of the second open season for the Western Gateway Pipeline, a newly proposed refined products pipeline system.

War in the Middle East has triggered severe global supply disruptions in oil and gas, with reported damage and shutdowns affecting LNG trains, refineries, fuel terminals, and critical gas-to-liquids facilities across the region, according to Rystad Energy.

Refineries are delaying turnarounds and operating at higher capacity, increasing the risk of fouling, corrosion, and unplanned downtime. This article outlines practical strategies to improve efficiency, protect asset integrity, and maintain fired heater performance between turnarounds to sustain throughput and reduce operating costs.