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Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) news
All news on
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
(also known as
LPG
and
AutoGas
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
29 May 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare Q1 2026: Turnover up 8%, net profit achieved
Q1: EBITDA $27.5M; March shutdown (700+ tasks) completed; Petromidia processed ~1.2Mt, white product yield 83.76%; domestic fuel share 66%; state contribution $577M
27 May 2026
Petrobras to invest R$2.8bn in Amazonas for Urucu gas expansion and Transpetro fleet
R$2.8bn to expand Urucu gas (R$2.5bn for new wells, ~40 km lines) and add 18 barges + 18 pushers to insource bunker logistics, create jobs and boost regional energy supply
18 May 2026
BASF opens refinery catalyst R&D center in Attapulgus, GA
R&D center focuses on applied FCC testing, QA/QC and scale-up at production site to speed commercialization and tailor catalyst solutions to refiners
8 May 2026
Petrobras RNEST sets April diesel S‑10 record — 385 million L
Upgrades (2025 revamp) raised capacity to 130 kb/d, lifting refined‑fuel output ~60% y/y; R$12bn to finish train‑2 to reach 260 kb/d by 2029, boosting energy security and cutting imports.
30 April 2026
Petrobras posts 1Q26 own production record of 3.23 MMboed
Ramp-up of multiple FPSOs and 10 new wells drove production gains (3.7% QoQ, 16.1% YoY); operated production 4.65 MMboed. Refining utilization, S10 diesel output and logistics records; LPG imports fell.
9 April 2026
Technip Energies wins Long Son Petrochemicals ethane-conversion contract
Contract to convert a Vietnamese steam cracker from naphtha to ethane: EPC/EP services, site support and burners using USC and HRS tech to boost selectivity, efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
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19 March 2026
QatarEnergy: Missile strikes cut LNG export capacity 17%, $20bn annual loss
Missile strikes at Ras Laffan damaged LNG Trains 4 & 6; repairs may take 3–5 years with force majeure on contracts. Pearl GTL offline ≥1 year; condensate, LPG, naphtha and helium production affected.
2 March 2026
Galp 4Q & FY25 Financial Results
Strong 2025 performance with €2.2bn cash generation, 4% DPS increase, and €250m buyback. Key growth in Brazil, Namibia, and Sines. Net debt at €1.3bn, FCF at €81m.
25 February 2026
QatarEnergy Awards EPC Contract for North Field West LNG Expansion
The contract covers two LNG mega-trains, gas treatment, and CCS facilities. First LNG cargo is expected by 2031, enhancing Qatar's LNG capacity and environmental performance.
15 January 2026
Dangote Refinery Achieves 50m Litres Daily PMS Output
The refinery sustains 50m litres daily, supports economic stability, plans expansion, and exports Euro 5 fuels. Local refining reduces import reliance and stabilizes prices.
14 January 2026
TotalEnergies and Bapco Energies Launch BxT Trading in Middle East
BxT Trading, a joint venture, aims to enhance Bahrain's oil industry by leveraging global trading expertise and expanding market access.
7 November 2025
LOTTE Chemical Completes Indonesian Petrochemical Complex, Expands in Southeast Asia
The new complex boosts Indonesia's petrochemical self-sufficiency to 90%, enhances local economy, and integrates with existing facilities for cost efficiency.
15 May 2025
Rompetrol Rafinare Q1 2025 Operational Growth
Turnover rose 21% to $1.3B, despite a 30% EBITDA drop. Fuel sales grew, exports hit $407M, and state contributions increased to $372M. LDPE plant restarted, boosting petrochemical output.
19 February 2025
OMV Petrom Begins Sustainable Fuels Unit at Petrobrazi
The new unit will produce SAF and HVO, cutting CO₂ emissions by 65%. A €750M investment includes green hydrogen facilities, supporting energy transition and sustainable mobility.
11 June 2024
OMV Petrom Invests EUR 750 Million to Produce Sustainable Fuels in Southeast Europe
Investing EUR 750 million, a new plant will produce 250 kt/year of sustainable fuels by 2028, including SAF, HVO, and green hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by at least 70%.
10 April 2024
SCA and St1 Launch Biorefinery for 200,000 Tons of Renewable Fuel in Gothenburg
The new biorefinery will produce sustainable fuels from tall oil, enhancing resource efficiency and climate benefits. It supports Sweden's and the EU's climate goals by boosting domestic biofuel production.
18 September 2019
St1 to Build Biorefinery for Renewable Diesel and Jet Fuel in Sweden
The new biorefinery will produce renewable fuels, reducing CO2 emissions. Investments include a hydrogen plant, renewable fuel plant, and infrastructure, totaling 200 million euros. Production starts in 2022.