Refinery Industry News news (page 2)

• 14 April 2023

  OMV Petrom Begins Turnaround at Petrobrazi Refinery

  The six-week turnaround involves 6,000 workers, 25 contractors, and €80M for modernization and safety checks on equipment, ensuring continuous fuel supply.
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  3 March 2023

  Air bp Sells First ISCC EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Castellon Refinery

  LATAM Cargo Chile completed the first flight using ISCC EU SAF from Spain to North America. The fuel, co-processed with fossil feedstocks, aims to cut carbon emissions by 80%.
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  16 February 2023

  Ercros' New Sodium Chlorite Plant Now Operational in Sabiñánigo

  The new plant doubles production capacity, making it the largest in Europe, with over 75% of output destined for international markets.
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  13 February 2023

  INEOS Secures €3.5 Billion for Europe's Greenest Cracker in Antwerp

  The new Antwerp cracker will have the lowest carbon footprint in Europe, use low carbon hydrogen, and create 450 jobs. Supported by 21 banks, the €3.5B financing includes €1.5B uncovered debt.
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  1 February 2023

  Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Unveils £300M Carbon Capture Project

  The £300M project will capture 85% of on-site CO2, storing over 1 million tonnes annually from 2028. It uses proven amine solvent technology and aligns with Humber's 2030 Vision for decarbonization.
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  16 December 2022

  INEOS Begins Construction of Ethane Cracker in Antwerp

  A symbolic sheet pile was driven in Antwerp, marking the start of a major ethane cracker project. The plant will employ thousands, produce ethylene sustainably, and is set to be operational by 2026.

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  28 November 2022

  Maire Tecnimont Secures €80M EPCM Contract at Corinth Refinery

  The €80M contract involves engineering, procurement, and construction management for a new C3 splitter unit to produce polymer-grade propylene at the Corinth Refinery in Greece.
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  17 October 2022

  Eni Explores Third Bio-Refinery in Livorno

  Eni is studying the feasibility of a new bio-refinery in Livorno, focusing on hydrogenated biofuel production, leveraging existing infrastructure, and aiming for decarbonization and employment stability.
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  12 October 2022

  OMV Petrom Invests EUR 130 Million in New Aromatics Unit at Petrobrazi Refinery

  The new unit will double aromatic product capacity to 100 kt/year by 2026, meeting modern BAT standards. It will produce gasoline with <1% benzene and more toluene for various industrial uses.
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  16 September 2022

  Federal Government Takes Over Rosneft Deutschland

  The Federal Network Agency will manage Rosneft's assets to ensure Germany's oil supply. This includes securing jobs and future investments, with significant funding from the Federal and Länder Governments.
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  12 August 2022

  Petrofac Begins Modernisation at Mažeikiai Refinery

  A ceremony in Lithuania marked the start of constructing a new Residue Conversion Unit, enhancing the refinery's capacity and environmental standards, crucial for regional energy security.
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  12 August 2022

  New Unit Construction Begins at Baltic States' Sole Crude Oil Refinery

  A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of a new unit's construction, enhancing energy security and economic stability in the Baltic region, with completion expected by end of 2024.
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  9 June 2022

  INEOS Olefins Belgium Receives Permit for Project ONE in Antwerp

  The permit allows construction of Europe's most sustainable steam cracker, reducing CO2 emissions significantly. The project will create 450 direct jobs and aims for climate neutrality within 10 years.
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  4 May 2022

  INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant

  The Antwerp ethylene plant will produce 1.5 million tons annually by 2026, with a €3-4 billion investment. It will be energy-efficient, sustainable, and involve 675 professionals at peak.
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  4 April 2022

  Neste and EU Sign Grant Agreement for Clean Hydrogen Project in Porvoo

  The SHARC project aims to cut over 4 million tons of CO2 emissions in 10 years, supporting EU and Finland's climate goals. It focuses on electrolysis, CCS, and future electric fuel production.
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  9 February 2022

  Essar to Build UK's First Hydrogen Furnace at Stanlow

  A £45M investment will replace three furnaces with a hydrogen-capable one, cutting CO2 by 16,600 tonnes annually. Part of HyNet North West, it aims to make Stanlow the UK's first low carbon refinery.
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  7 November 2021

  Neste Secures EU Funding for Green Hydrogen Project at Porvoo Refinery

  The EU Innovation Fund grants €88M for a green hydrogen and CO2 capture project in Finland, aiming to cut over 4M tons of CO2 emissions in 10 years and support carbon neutral production by 2035.
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  25 August 2021

  Repsol Produces Spain's First Waste-Derived Aviation Biofuel

  The batch of 5,300 tons of biojet fuel will cut 300 tons of CO2 emissions. This aligns with EU and Spanish initiatives to decarbonize aviation and supports the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
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  20 July 2021

  INEOS Olefins Belgium Submits Environmental Permit for Eco-Friendly Steam Cracker in Antwerp

  The steam cracker will produce ethylene with significantly lower carbon emissions, aiming for climate neutrality within 10 years, and will undergo a 30-day public consultation once the permit is complete.
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  21 June 2021

  Preem's Lysekil Refinery Starts Renewable Petrol Production

  The refinery is processing 50,000 tons of pyrolysis oil from sawdust. This aims to boost Sweden's renewable fuel production and meet future carbon reduction targets.
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  25 May 2021

  Technip Energies Secures Two Contracts from Neste for Rotterdam Renewables Platform

  The contracts include EPCM for modifying a refinery to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and FEED for a potential new renewable products refinery, leveraging proprietary NEXBTL technology.
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  6 May 2021

  LyondellBasell Begins Polymer Production from Plastic Waste in Germany

  The new polymers, made from plastic waste, are marketed under the Circulen brand, certified by ISCC PLUS, and aim to reduce CO2 emissions and fossil-based raw material use.
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  19 March 2021

  Eni Launches Biomass Plant in Gela, Italy

  The new plant in Gela processes biomass into biofuels, supporting decarbonization and circular economy. It replaces palm oil with castor oil and integrates advanced technologies for sustainable production.
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  15 February 2021

  EFRA Project at Gdansk Refinery

  The EFRA Project boosts product yield, modernizes refining, and increases margins. It secures financing, ensures market for new products, and enhances production flexibility and competitiveness.
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  15 January 2021

  INEOS Adjusts Antwerp Olefins Project Timeline

  The ethylene cracker construction is prioritized, delaying the propylene plant. The new cracker will use advanced technologies, maximizing efficiency and minimizing CO2 emissions.
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  13 January 2021

  Total and Engie to Build France's Largest Green Hydrogen Site

  The Masshylia project at La Mède biorefinery will use solar power to produce 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, cutting 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, with production starting in 2024.
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  1 January 2021

  TotalEnergies' Zero-Crude Platform by 2024

  Grandpuits will convert biomass to biofuels, produce PLA bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and build solar plants, creating jobs and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
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  24 September 2020

  Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub

  The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.