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LyondellBasell Announces Delay in Refining Business Exit
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced plans to delay its refining business exit from year-end 2023 to no later than the end of the first quarter 2025. Favorable inspections and consistent performance have given the company confidence to continue safe and reliable operations at the Houston site. LyondellBasell anticipates moderate maintenance spend to support this extension in 2023 and 2024 but remains committed to ceasing operation of its oil refining business. The extension will minimize workforce impacts as the company continues to develop future options for the site and will enable a smoother transition between the shutdown and the implementation of the retrofitting and circular projects.
Cushing chosen as new site for Southern Rock Energy Partners Refinery
Southern Rock Energy Partners, LLC (SREP) is developing a 250,000 BPD next-generation, full conversion crude refinery in Oklahoma. The refinery complex will reduce and eliminate 95% of greenhouse gas emissions while producing approximately 91.25 million barrels or 3.8325 billion gallons annually of cleaner transportation fuels including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel from crudes sourced domestically from the Anadarko, Permian, Denver and Julesburg, and Bakken Basins. The project will be constructed over a 36-month period beginning in 2024 with commercial operations beginning in 2027.
Delta Biofuel Announces $100 Million Final Investment Decision for Renewable Fuel Facility in Jeanerette
Delta Biofuel has announced a $100 million final investment decision for the construction and start up of a full-scale renewable fuel production facility in Iberia Parish that will convert sugarcane waste into feedstock for low-emissions energy generation.
McDermott Awarded PMC Contract From IOCL
McDermott has been awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) contract from India Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the Maleic Anhydride (MAH) unit at the Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, located 62 miles (100 kilometers) from New Delhi, India.
Nigeria Commissions the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery in an Effort to Cease Fuel Imports to the Country
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari performed a commissioning ceremony on Monday to formally announce that the 650,000 barrel per day Dangote refinery had officially begun, with crude refining anticipated for a June startup. The country hopes that this will bring about fuel independence, but securing crude supplies for the project could prove to be difficult.
Petrofac led JV selected for US$1.5 billion EPC project in Algeria
Petrofac, leading a joint venture with petrochemical industry specialist, China Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering Corporation (HQC), has received notification of a conditional award by STEP Polymers SPA (100% Sonatrach subsidiary) to execute a significant petrochemical project in Algeria. The total contract value is approximately US$1.5 billion, with Petrofac’s share valued at over US$1 billion.
Blue hydrogen more likely to be a winner than green under US IRA
When the Biden administration announced the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, many welcomed it as a step towards a green rush in the US. Commentators saw the prospect of clean energy system spreading across the states and celebrated how competitive it would make the US with the EU. Fast forward ten months, and Biden’s green push looks increasingly grey.
Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Technology Co. To Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel Utilizing Honeywell Ecofining Technology
Honeywell today announced that Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Technology Co. (JSRE) will use Honeywell EcofiningTM technology to produce nearly 300,000 tons per year (approximately 6,000 barrels per day) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its newly planned facility in Suining, Sichuan Province, China. This project will promote the accelerated adoption of SAF, and, once completed, the facility is expected to be one of the largest SAF plants in China.
Summit Agricultural Group Announces the Creation of Summit Next Gen to Develop the World's Largest Ethanol to Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility
Today, Summit Agricultural Group announces the creation of Summit Next Gen, a sustainable aviation fuel production platform that will revolutionize the global aviation industry by providing a scalable supply of low-carbon jet fuel. Summit Next Gen will utilize Honeywell's (NASDAQ: HON) Ethanol to Jet processing technology to convert ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Through the project, Summit Next Gen creates an additional market for low-carbon ethanol producers and advances the sustainability goals of the difficult to decarbonize aviation industry.
KBR’s ROSE® Low Carbon Technology Selected for Mumbai Refinery
KBR announced today it has been awarded a contract by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to implement its market-leading supercritical solvent deasphalting (SDA) technology, ROSE®, at HPCL’s Mumbai Refinery. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering, training, start-up support and proprietary equipment to HPCL. The new 850,000 tonnes per annum unit will be integrated with HPCL’s existing facility.
Dangote Refinery in Nigeria Expected to be Commissioned in Two Weeks
According to statements from a spokesman for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the multi-billion dollar Dangote refinery is to be commissioned on May 22.
Upcoming Capacity Additions Expected to Pay Off for Regional Demand
Following the trend of refinery closures and feedstock conversions over the last couple of years, some projects from around the world are approaching startup after years of development. Despite the new focus on renewable fuel development projects spreading across Europe and North America, other are..
Petrofac secures new EPC contract as it continues to support Lithuanian refinery upgrade
Petrofac has secured an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) lump sum contract from ORLEN Lietuva, as it continues to support a comprehensive modernisation, environmental upgrade, and expansion Programme at the Mažeikiai Refinery in North-West Lithuania.
Par Pacific Announces Significant Investment in Hawaii Renewable Fuels Production
Par Pacific Holdings today announced it plans to invest approximately $90 million to develop the state’s largest liquid renewable fuels manufacturing facility at its Kapolei refinery. The project relies on the Kapolei refinery’s highly experienced operating team, existing tank storage and related logistics, as well as available hydrogen from current refining operations, a key requirement for low-carbon renewable fuels production. As a result, this project is expected to be completed for less than $1.50 per gallon of annual operating capacity and is expected to be commissioned in 2025. The unit can produce up to 60% sustainable aviation fuel in a first step toward decarbonizing Hawaii’s significant air travel market.
SPM and H2 Green Steel sign 5 year supply agreement for green steel
UK-based steel service center SPM (Steel Processing Midlands) has entered into a supply agreement with H2 Green Steel. The green steel will be delivered from H2 Green Steel’s flagship plant in northern Sweden and will amount to 25 percent of SPM’s annual volumes.
Keppel and ExxonMobil to explore low-carbon ammonia solutions for Singapore
Keppel Infrastructure and ExxonMobil Asia Pacific have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop access to low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia for scalable commercial and industrial applications in Singapore.
RWE and Kellas Midstream announce partnership to explore green hydrogen production on Teesside
RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and Kellas Midstream, a UK based independent energy infrastructure company have announced a partnership to explore the potential for large-scale green hydrogen production on Teesside, an area committed to playing a vital role in helping the UK achieve its 2050 net zero ambitions by becoming one of the world’s first decarbonised industrial clusters through the production, consumption, and export of low carbon hydrogen.
Chemours and TC Energy Collaborate on the Development of Two Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities in West Virginia
The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, and TC Energy, a leader in the responsible development and reliable operation of North American energy infrastructure, have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the potential development of two electrolysis-based hydrogen production facilities at or near Chemours’ Washington Works and Belle manufacturing sites in West Virginia. The MOU supports the companies’ participation in and goals of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) in West Virginia.
Pilot electrolysis plant in Herne: Green hydrogen for wind energy
Evonik and Siemens Energy cooperate on project Innovative hydrogen technology research and testing in an industrial environment Federal Ministry of Education and Research is providing funding for the project
Technip Energies Awarded a Contract for Juhua’s Greenfield Chemical Complex in China
Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by Ningbo Juhua Chemical & Science Co., Ltd. (Juhua) for a 1,3-propanediol (PDO) plant with a capacity of 72 kta(1) and a 150 kta polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
CropEnergies to build renewable ethyl acetate plant near Zeitz
CropEnergies AG, Mannheim, Germany, will build a plant for the production of renewable ethyl acetate from sustainable ethanol. Foreseen location is the Zeitz Chemical and Industrial Park, Elsteraue, Germany. The supervisory board of CropEnergies has given the green light to the investment into what will be the first production plant in the new biobased chemicals business. The total investment for the new production facility will be between EUR 120 and EUR 130 million, which will be paid from the existing cash position. CropEnergies is currently engaged in the detailed and construction engineering. Ground breaking is to take place early in 2024 and the commissioning is scheduled latest for summer 2025.
Aether Fuels Options 200-Acre Site in Mississippi for Advancing Future Sustainable Fuels
Aether Fuels (Aether), an advanced climate technology company focused on developing sustainable fuels for the aviation and shipping industries, today announced a real-estate agreement with the Smith County Economic Development District in Mississippi. The transaction gives Aether the option to purchase a 200-acre (+/-) site near Taylorsville, Mississippi as a potential location for a liquid fuel production facility.
A solar hydrogen system that co-generates heat and oxygen
EPFL researchers have built a pilot-scale solar reactor that produces usable heat and oxygen, in addition to generating hydrogen with unprecedented efficiency for its size.
Idemitsu launches feasibility study in Japan into clean hydrogen production from waste
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd., one of Japan’s leading producers and suppliers of energy (headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; Representative Director, President and CEO: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter “Idemitsu”), has launched a feasibility study of clean hydrogen production in Japan generated from waste, including municipal waste, in April. The goal is to launch a first hydrogen production facility around 2030 capable of processing 200-300 tons of waste per day.
O’Leary Ventures Chairman Wants to Build a $14 Billion Dollar Refinery in the United States
Kevin O’Leary, a Canadian businessman and also a judge on the “Shark Tank” television series, recently stated his intentions to build a $14 billion dollar refinery in the United States. There has not been a significantly sized greenfield refinery built in the United States for over 40 years.
Vopak provides an update on its LNG project portfolio
Rotterdam, the Netherlands; 11 April 2023 Today Vopak provides an update on its LNG project portfolio. This update is in line with Vopak's strategic priorities to improve its financial and sustainability performance, to grow its base in industrial and gas terminals, and to accelerate towards new energies and sustainable feedstocks.
UK Government Hydrogen Boost To Help Power Kimberly-Clark Towards 100% Green Energy Target
Three green hydrogen projects that Kimberly-Clark is developing with energy industry partners have won places on the UK Government’s Hydrogen Business Model Strategy (HBMS) shortlist.
Centrica Business Solutions begins work on 20MW hydrogen-ready peaker in Redditch
Centrica Business Solutions has started work on a 20MW hydrogen-ready gas-fired peaking plant in Worcestershire, as it continues to expand its portfolio of energy assets.
Pipeline installation nearing completion at Zeebrugge LNG Terminal
MT Group is making significant progress at the Zeebrugge Terminal for the Terminal’s Capacity Increase Project owned by Fluxys. Not only will this expansion increase the regasification capacity of one of Europe’s first LNG terminals, but it will also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. Go green!
INPEX submits revised plan of development for Abadi LNG project, Masela Block, Indonesia
TOKYO, JAPAN - INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) today announced that through its subsidiary INPEX Masela, Ltd., it has submitted a revised Plan of Development (POD) for Abadi LNG Project (hereinafter “Project”) incorporating a carbon capture and storage (CCS) component to Indonesian government authorities (hereinafter “authorities”) on behalf of the joint venture composed of INPEX and Shell.
