.December 5, 2024

 

 

Small volumes of renewable diesel are now consumed on the East Coast

Renewable diesel is a transportation and heating fuel that is chemically equivalent to petroleum-based distillate and is produced using fats, oils, or greases rather than petroleum. The fuel is primarily consumed on the West Coast because California, Oregon and Washington are the only states with active clean fuel programs that incentivize its consumption. Read More

Protecting ammonia tanks in the new hydrogen economy

As the world embraces hydrogen and related energy alternatives, new details meet the old challenge of corrosion protection. Is the “hydrogen economy” finally here? Consider the signs: An S&P analysis from July 2023 suggested that the ammonia market will triple by 2050 —  not because of agriculture, but on the strength of its potential as a lower-impact energy source. Read More

 

Matrix Renewables secures commitment from Microsoft for solar project in Texas

Matrix Renewables announced that it has secured financing for the Stillhouse Solar project. The Stillhouse project, located, north of Austin, in Bell County, Texas, is a solar PV plant with a total nameplate capacity of 210MWac and includes a 15-year power purchase agreement with affiliates of Hyundai. Read More

Shell completes sale of Sinco pipeline system and Colex terminal to Edgewater Midstream

The Sinco pipeline system and the Colex terminal are located in the Houston Ship Channel area and have historically been operated as integrated assets with the Deer Park Refinery. Read More

 

ExxonMobil announces leadership changes

ExxonMobil announced Liam M. Mallon, president of ExxonMobil Upstream Company and vice president Exxon Mobil Corporation, will retire effective February 1, 2025. The Board of Directors has appointed Dan L. Ammann president, ExxonMobil Upstream Company. Dan will continue as vice president, ExxonMobil Corporation to succeed Liam. Read More

Dow completes $150M sale of flexible packaging laminating adhesives business

Dow announced the completion of its previously announced sale of the company's flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, within Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment, for $150 million to Arkema. Read More

 
 

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