Propane news

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  17 September 2026

  SkyNRG CEO Maarten van Dijk to step down

  Will leave the CEO role on 31 December 2026 and support handover through Q1 2027; Board has appointed Egon Zehnder to run the external CEO search.
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  15 September 2026

  Emerson to automate SkyNRG’s Delfzijl SAF greenfield plant

  Europe’s first purpose-built SAF plant will convert residual fats into ~100,000 t/yr drop-in jet fuel, targeting start-up in 2028 to support EU SAF mandates.
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  10 September 2026

  Clariant awarded CATOFIN supply for 1.2 Mtpa PDH unit in China

  CATOFIN catalyst and HGM ordered for a 1.2 Mtpa licensed PDH unit in Zhejiang to produce propylene for petrochemical derivatives.
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  18 August 2026

  KazMunayGas H1 2026 financial results

  Revenue +23.7% to 5,568 bln tenge; EBITDA +45% to 1,655 bln; net profit +69.1% to 904 bln; net debt rose to 983 bln tenge as cash/deposits declined.
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  11 August 2026

  Pembina selects Worley for Heartland Extraction Plant EPC

  Greenfield straddle facility to process up to 750 million cubic feet/day of gas, extracting NGLs from the Yellowhead Pipeline; start-up targeted for late 2029.
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  10 August 2026

  MAIRE/Tecnimont to deliver USD 4.3bn Ruwais NGL expansion (RGD Phase 3)

  EPC for fifth NGL fractionation unit, sweetening and storage at Ruwais; 23,000 t/d (~8 Mtpa) output; completion scheduled for 2030.

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  28 May 2026

  SkyNRG and KLM start construction of Netherlands' first dedicated SAF plant

  Construction begins on DSL-01. First commercial-scale SAF plant to secure non‑recourse financing; aims for ~100,000 t/yr by 2028 via HEFA from low‑quality feedstocks, >100 jobs and €16M JTF support.
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  12 May 2026

  SPIE partners with SkyNRG on DSL-01 SAF plant in Delfzijl

  100,000 t/yr SAF plus 35,000 t/yr sustainable by‑products; CO₂ savings up to 80%; construction started and operation expected mid‑2028.
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  30 April 2026

  Repsol Q1 2026 adjusted net income €873m

  Inventory-driven earnings and Middle East volatility prompt €1.2bn stock build, kerosene output up 15–20%, €35m in fuel discounts at stations to date.
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  28 April 2026

  Clariant launches CATOFIN 1000 PDH catalyst

  New PDH catalyst improves selectivity and productivity vs 310 series, extends lifetime, cuts tar precursors up to 20% to reduce fouling and works with CLARITY monitoring
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  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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  3 April 2026

  Borealis Kallo PDH2 2025 update

  Project surpassed 97% construction and precommissioning in 2025; remaining insulation and commissioning work. Start-up planned for H2 2026.
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  13 February 2026

  SkyNRG Begins Construction of First SAF Plant in the Netherlands

  The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction follows a seven-year development phase. Completion is due in 2028.
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  12 February 2026

  Technip Energies Secures Contract for SkyNRG's SAF Project in Netherlands

  Technip Energies will handle EPCC for Europe's first standalone SAF facility in the Netherlands, producing 100,000 tons annually using HEFA technology.
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  12 February 2026

  SkyNRG Begins Construction of Delfzijl SAF Plant

  The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction starts after securing non-recourse project financing.
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  6 February 2026

  SkyNRG and MOB Finalize Environmental Permit for DSL-01

  Agreements on emission values led to design changes, reducing wastewater discharge and enhancing sustainability without court involvement.
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  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.
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  15 December 2025

  Borealis Settles Kallo PDH2 Dispute

  Borealis and IREM Group settle contract dispute, ending arbitration and allowing both parties to proceed.
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  8 December 2025

  ExxonMobil, Aramco, Samref Sign Agreement for Refinery Upgrade and Petrochemical Expansion

  The agreement explores upgrading Samref refinery, enhancing energy efficiency, and expanding into a petrochemical complex, subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals.
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  20 November 2025

  Tecnimont (Maire) at Tengiz GSC ground‑breaking and Atyrau local content forum

  Ground‑breaking starts works on Tengiz Gas Separation Complex; facility targets ≥98% ethane recovery and will feed Silleno II polyethylene output; about 400 Kazakh firms attended the supply‑chain forum.
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  6 November 2025

  Topsoe Partners with NXTClean Fuels for Major U.S. SAF and Renewable Diesel Project

  The project in Oregon will use Topsoe's technologies to produce 50,000 barrels/day of renewable diesel and SAF, aiming for operation by 2029, pending final investment decision.
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  22 September 2025

  KazMunayGas and Lummus Technology Launch Digital Center in Atyrau

  The new center will focus on technology transfer, personnel training, and industrial safety, enhancing skills for modern petrochemical processes.
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  5 August 2025

  TECNIMONT Signs Tengiz Gas Separation Complex Project in Kazakhstan

  The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex will support the Silleno petrochemical plant, enhancing Kazakhstan's industrial growth with advanced gas and petrochemical technology. Completion by Q1 2029.
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  18 June 2025

  Borealis PDH2 Project Update: Kallo, Belgium

  The project is 90% complete, with full mechanical completion in 2025. Start-up is set for Q2 2026. Social compliance measures are ongoing.
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  1 August 2024

  Gunvor and VARO to Develop SAF Facility in Rotterdam

  The SAF facility will process various feedstocks, produce SAF or HVO, and leverage existing infrastructure. Completion of FEED is expected in Q4 2024, supporting aviation's decarbonization goals.
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  7 September 2023

  VARO Invests $600m in Rotterdam SAF Facility to Meet 7% of EU's 2030 Target

  The new facility will produce 245 kt p.a. of SAF, starting Q4 2026, supporting EU decarbonization and creating 70 green jobs. It aligns with strategic growth in biofuels and partnerships with airlines.
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  22 December 2022

  Polimery Police Nears Completion with First Propane Delivery

  The first 22,000 tonnes of propane have been delivered to the new gas terminal in Police, Poland, marking a key milestone in the final phase of the Polimery Police chemical complex project.
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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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  9 June 2020

  Milestone Reached in Borealis' PDH Plant Construction in Belgium

  A 105m, 1,600-ton propylene splitter was delivered to Kallo, Belgium. The new PDH plant will produce 750 kilotons annually, starting by end of 2022, enhancing olefins and polyolefins production.
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  16 January 2020

  WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany

  The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.