Asia Pacific
Distance and politics mean no easy solution to Russia’s pipeline problem
Power of Siberia 2, Russia’s long-in-development pipeline designed to send additional gas to China, has taken on a new importance in the past year because of Moscow’s collapsing energy relationship with Europe. The proposed route for the Soyuz–Vostok portion of the pipeline would run from Irkutsk, across Mongolia and onwards to Beijing. It would carry 50–80bn m³/yr of gas.
Shell Ceases Development on Two Projects in Singapore
According to a Shell spokesperson, Shell has chosen to not proceed with plans around two projects in early development in Singapore. These projects were to be centered around biofuel and base oil production.
Aramco JV HAPCO to Commence Construction of Major Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in China
Aramco and joint venture partners NORINCO Group and Panjin Xincheng Industrial Group plan to start construction of a major integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in northeast China.
Chevron Lummus Global Announces ISOFINISHING Award from BPCL
Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) announced that Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) has selected its ISOFINISHING technology for a catalytic processing unit at the Mumbai Refinery in Mumbai, India.
Technip Energies has been Awarded a Contract by CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Ltd. (CSPC) for the Huizhou Phase III ethylene cracker located in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China.
Technip Energies is providing the proprietary technology and process design for CSPC’s 1,600 KTA(1) ethylene plant. This liquid ethylene cracker pioneers the use of a low CO2 furnace design and electrification of major compressors. The plant is anticipated to have 20% lower CO2 emissions than a similar conventional facility and will be able to maximize benefit from the rapidly decarbonizing power grid for future CO2 emission reduction.
JGC awarded Papua LNG downstream FEED project in Papua New Guinea
JGC Holdings Corporation (Representative Director, Chairman and CEO Masayuki Sato) announced today that JGC Corporation (Representative Director and President Farhan Mujib) which operates the overseas engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) business of the JGC Group, in partnership with Hyundai Engineering & Construction, was awarded the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) estimation contract for the downstream liquified natural gas (LNG) facilities for the Papua LNG project in Papua New Guinea, by ExxonMobil on behalf of the venture partners.
Toyota to Accelerate Plant Decarbonization Efforts in Fukushima Using Hydrogen
Commencing operation of electrolysis equipment using Mirai technology
S-OIL Flying High with SHAHEEN Project for Expansion into Petrochemicals
S-OIL held a groundbreaking ceremony at the largest-ever domestic petrochemical project ‘SHAHEEN’ at the Ulsan Refinery. The Company is investing 9.258 trillion Won in the construction of the complex scheduled to be completed in 2026.
Japan’s Green Innovation Fund selects J-Power/Sumitomo Corporation Joint Venture as preferred hydrogen producer
An Australian joint venture between Japanese organisations J-Power and Sumitomo Corporation (JPSC JV) has been selected as the preferred hydrogen provider to Japan Suiso Energy (JSE). The clean hydrogen gas will be produced in Gippsland, Victoria and JSE will liquify the hydrogen for export to Japan.
EGAT joins hands with 5 top Japanese companies to develop carbon reduction technologies
EGAT joined forces with five leading Japanese companies to study and develop ‘full-cycle clean hydrogen and ammonia, biofuel production, and BESS’ in order to share knowledge on clean energy technologies, support carbon emission reduction in the power generation sector, enhance energy security coupled with environmental conservation, drive Thailand toward Carbon Neutrality, and build sustainability for the global climate.
Papua LNG Integrated FEED Entry
Santos today announced the Papua LNG joint venture has launched fully-integrated front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the Papua LNG project in Papua New Guinea.
WESTPORT ANNOUNCES PLAN TO INVEST UP TO $10 MILLION USD IN GLOBAL MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN CHANGZHOU HYDROGEN VALLEY, CHINA
Westport Fuel Systems Inc., a global leader in low-emissions alternative fuel transportation technologies, announced plans today to expand its global manufacturing footprint in China in support of future growth of Westport’s hydrogen componentry business and other alternative fuel system technologies. Westport is focusing on China for this manufacturing expansion as China leads the world in hydrogen investment and infrastructure development. The investment agreement provides for the City of Changzhou to build the new hydrogen innovation center and manufacturing facility in the Changzhou Hydrogen Valley.
Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline approval secures water reliability for Gladstone
The Queensland Government has approved the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline for construction, which will provide greater long-term water security to Gladstone’s industry and support ongoing economic development in the region.
Shell Catalyst & Technologies Signs on to Provide Technology to Upcoming CSPC Phase 3 Project in China
CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited (CSPC), incorporated by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Shell, is one of the largest petrochemicals joint ventures in China. Following the success and outstanding performance of their existing Phase I and II projects, CSPC Phase III will include a new 1.6-MMtpy cracker, creating one of the world’s largest and most flexible integrated complexes. Shell Catalyst & Technologies’ (SC&T) unique technologies and catalysts have been chosen again to enable this major growth project, due to their competitive advantages and reliable performance.
Sinopec Breaks Ground on Green Hydrogen Project
The world's largest integrated green hydrogen production project, which will be applied at a nearby coal chemical plant, kicked off construction in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Thursday, operator China Petrochemical Corp said.
NanoSUN and H2 Hauler Form Strategic Hydrogen Transport and Storage Partnership
NanoSUN and H2 Hauler sign a memorandum of understanding to deliver hydrogen transport, storage and dispensing for temporary site applications using NanoSUN’s innovative hydrogen refuelling solutions.
Sunrise Development Explores Placing LNG Infrastructure Onshore in TimorLeste
The Sunrise Development announced on February 6th that it would begin exploring the option of placing gas processing facilities, which could include a planned LNG export terminal, associated with gas fields off the coast off the coast of Timor-Leste in onshore in TimorLeste.
Universal Hydrogen Announces Strategic Agreement with Air New Zealand to Deliver True Zero Emission Solution for Regional Aviation
Universal Hydrogen Announces Strategic Agreement with Air New Zealand to Deliver True Zero Emission Solution for Regional Aviation
EnerMech teams up with Wolftank group to support net zero transport emissions for Australia and New Zealand’s industrial sectors
Portable technology provides clean energy refuelling solution for sectors in out-of-the way locations such as mining.
PetroChina again selects differentiated LyondellBasell Polyethylene (PE) technology
LyondellBasell announced today that PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical Company will again license LyondellBasell’s polyethylene technology at their facility located in Jilin City, Jilin Province, P.R. of China. The newly licensed technology will comprise of LyondellBasell’s leading high-pressure Lupotech process technology which will be used for both a 100 kiloton per year (KTA) Autoclave and a 300 KTA Tubular line. Both production trains will produce mainly low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA). Furthermore, an additional 400 KTA Hostalen “Advanced Cascade Process” (ACP) line for the production of high density polyethylene (HDPE) will be built at the same time.
Chevron commits $38 million to Australian carbon capture and storage research
Chevron Australia will contribute a combined A$38 million to carbon capture and storage (CCS) research projects in Western Australia and Victoria, advancing knowledge of the critical emissions technology for a lower carbon future.
INEOS & LOTTE to build new 250,000 tonne Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) Plant in Ulsan, South Korea
LOTTE INEOS Chemical has today announced plans to increase VAM production capacity from the current 450,000 tonnes to 700,000 tonnes with the addition of a third VAM plant. The new plant is scheduled to start-up by the end of 2025.
Fluitron installs first domestically-built hydrogen dispenser in Faridabad, India
Fluitron LLC, an established developer and manufacturer of industrial-grade gas compression systems, has successfully completed the manufacturing, testing, installation and PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization) approval for the first domestically-built hydrogen dispenser in India. This project and its successful introduction is a significant milestone in acceleration of hydrogen technology development in India.
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy announces ammonia offtake MoUs with Approtium and Industrial Group
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has signed non-binding Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two major industrial companies with the aim of Hyphen providing them with up to 750,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.
Electrical component failure leads to brief flame discharge from liquid hydrogen carrier’s gas combustion unit vent stack
The failure of an incorrectly-fitted electrical solenoid valve led to the brief propagation of flame from a liquified hydrogen carrier gas combustion unit’s vent stack, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation has found.
TOPSOE SIGNS AGREEMENT ON FIRST COMMERCIAL SIZE DYNAMIC GREEN AMMONIA PLANT IN CHINA
Topsoe has been chosen by Mintal Hydrogen Energy Technology (Mintal Hydrogen) as technology provider for a new green ammonia plant in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China The new plant will be the first dynamic green ammonia plant in China. The first phase will have a capacity of 1800 tons per day with expected start of production in 2025 The green ammonia will replace app. 850,000 tons of coal and help reduce more than 2 million tons of CO2 from being emitted to the atmosphere every year.
Yara Clean Ammonia and JERA announce a MOU for joint project development and sales & purchase of clean ammonia
Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japanese company JERA Co. Inc. to decarbonize coalfired powerplant and develop blue ammonia production in the US Gulf.
JERA and CF Industries Execute MOU for the Joint Project Development and Sales & Purchase of Clean Ammonia
JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for potential collaboration for the joint project development and sales & purchase of clean ammonia with CF Industries.
Iberdrola partners with ABEL Energy on green hydrogen and methanol project in Tasmania
Iberdrola Australia and hydrogen developer ABEL Energy announced that they will be working together to deliver a green hydrogen and green methanol production facility at Bell Bay, in northern Tasmania, backed by new renewable energy generation within the state. The total estimated capital requirement for the methanol and renewable energy project is in the order of A$1.7 billion.
Unique Crude-to-Chemicals Technology Set to Deploy in First Commercial Development
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, today announced that its licensed TC2CTM crude-to-chemicals technology will move forward in its first commercial deployment through S-Oil’s Shaheen Project in South Korea.
