The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released new analysis on the benefits of low-carbon hydrogen produced from natural gas. The study, commissioned by API and conducted by ICF, found that hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture and produced from electricity and other energy sources could eliminate an additional 180 million metric tons of greenhouse... [Read More]

ABB has begun the construction of a new 12,000 sq ft calibration hall in the industrial park adjacent to its existing 200,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The investment will strengthen the company’s calibration capabilities and provide customers with high levels of quality and accuracy in ABB’s full range of flowmeters. High accuracy... [Read More]

Shell Deutschland has taken a final investment decision (FiD) to convert the hydrocracker of the Wesseling site at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland into a production unit for Group III base oils, used in making high-quality lubricants such as engine and transmission oils. Crude oil processing will end at the Wesseling site by 2025 but will continue at the Godorf... [Read More]

SABIC has announced the final investment decision (FID) for its Fujian Petrochemical Complex in China’s Fujian province. SABIC FUJIAN Petrochemicals Co. Ltd, a 51:49 joint venture (JV) between SABIC Industrial Investment Co and Fujian Fuhua Gulei Petrochemical decided to build the Complex in Fujian’s Gulei Industrial Park. With an estimated total investment of $6.4... [Read More]

Wood has recorded significant growth in the Middle East region securing $850 million (€785 million) in contract wins in the last 12 months. Wood’s growth is driven by demand for conventional and low carbon energy supply, focusing on decarbonisation, energy optimisation, asset life extension and energy transition solutions. Working in Iraq, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,... [Read More]

Protectoseal has made a hat-trick of appointments to bolster the team and help service the global demand for its safety critical products. Frank Muller has been appointed as European sales manager with responsibility for maintaining excellent customer relationships across the territory, delivering continued sales growth and ensuring client satisfaction. Frank, based... [Read More]

A completely natural combination of bacteria, enzymes and fungi that removes pollutants from wastewater, but without having any detrimental effect on watercourses, is now available in the United Kingdom for the first time. Effective in almost any polluted wastewaters, including those badly effected by sewage, fats, oils and greases, the non-hazardous Novoflow (from Micronovo... [Read More]

BASF process catalysts has announced a new collaboration with Envision Energy - a green technology provider of comprehensive net-zero solutions. The collaboration aims to further develop the conversion of green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methanol through an advanced, dynamic process design. The two companies aim to optimise the process of producing e-methanol from green... [Read More]

Neste is offering a new co-processed odourless heating kerosene as a lower-emission solution for portable liquid fuel heaters. The first order was delivered at the turn of the year to PVG, the European market leader in home climate solutions, having its own liquids production plant in Ghent, Belgium. This new heating liquid for portable liquid fuel heaters will be... [Read More]

SunGas Renewables has been selected by Australian green hydrogen and methanol project developer ABEL Energy to supply green methanol for a new $1.4 billion (€1.3 billion) facility in Northern Tasmania, Australia. Johnson Matthey, a leading methanol synthesis technology and catalyst supplier, was also selected to supply key technologies for the project. The ABEL Energy... [Read More]

Enerpac, a leading industrial tools pump manufacturer, has unveiled its new SC-Series cordless battery pump, a compact lightweight hydraulic pump. The new battery pump allows operators to undertake larger jobs in difficult to access and remote workspaces. With the ‘Enerpac Connect’ app, SC-Series pump operators can instantly access job-specific usage data for traceability... [Read More]

Dewatering and sewage pumps are the world of manufacturer Tsurumi is celebrating its centenary this year. Over 500 models up to 30 m3/min or 216 m delivery head are listed in the catalogue for Europe alone. Worldwide, the manufacturer even offers over 1,800 models with motor outputs of up to 300 kW for all conceivable applications, including clear and salt water. It... [Read More]

The 19th Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) returns to Berlin, bringing together global experts and innovators in the pipeline industry. ptc 2024 promises to be a landmark event, featuring discussions on hydrogen, CO2 transport, methane emissions and pipeline construction, pivotal to the future of energy and infrastructure. Prime keynote speaker will be Stefan Wenzel,... [Read More]

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) has contributed over 100 pumps to the Majestic Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. KBL said the pumps will play a crucial role in the temple's water management system and fire safety infrastructure. The pumps provided by KBL encompass an energy-efficient range, including monobloc pumps, self-priming pumps and pressure-boosting pumps. These... [Read More]

Engineering firm Wood has been awarded a “major” contract to deliver topside modifications for a bp subsea tieback in the UK North Sea. Wood said its operations business will deliver engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) services to enhance the central processing facility of bp’s Eastern Trough Area Project (ETAP) production hub in the... [Read More]

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) and Austria's OMV are aiming to agree final terms of a tie-up that would create a chemicals group with more than $20 billion (€18.4 billion), Reuters reported. OMV said in July last year it had entered into talks to merge petrochemicals group Borealis - which is owned by OMV and ADNOC in a 75/25 split - and Borouge, which is listed... [Read More]