
Galp reaches FID on two large scale projects
Galp has reached final investment decision (FID) on two large scale projects to reduce the carbon footprint of the Sines refinery in Portugal.
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Galp has reached final investment decision (FID) on two large scale projects to reduce the carbon footprint of the Sines refinery in Portugal.

Elessent has announced the signing of license and engineering contracts with Trafigura for the construction of an IsoTherming® diesel hydrotreater at the Bahía Blanca Refinery located in Argentina.

3Q23 marked an important milestone for Chilean oil refiner, ENAP Refinerías S.A. (ENAP), with the successful startup of their newly installed BELCO® wet gas scrubber at the Aconcagua Refinery located in Concón, Chile.

The EIA reports that US exports of petroleum products grew by 2% to nearly 6 million bpd in 1H23.

Monthly average natural gas wholesale spot prices at the US benchmark Henry Hub have been generally declining so far in 2023, but these relatively low prices do not immediately translate into lower retail prices for residential consumers.

ExxonMobil has announced the startup of two new chemical production units at its Baytown, Texas, US, manufacturing facility.

The EIA has reported that record volumes of crude oil were imported into China during 1H23 because of refinery expansions in the country and initiatives to reopen the economy.

Topsoe will provide its HydroFlex technology for the production of renewable fuels at the Cilacap Refinery Complex in Central Java, Indonesia.

Aramco has agreed to purchase a 100% equity stake in Esmax Distribusción SpA (Esmax), a downstream fuels retailer in Chile.

Use of energy for transportation remained low in the US during 2021 compared with pre-pandemic levels and only increased in 12 states.

This acquisition aligns with Fives' strategy to develop digital tools for a more efficient and sustainable industry.

As part of the drive to decarbonise its European refineries, TotalEnergies is launching a call for tenders for the supply of 500 000 tpy of green hydrogen.