Cresta Funds Management (Cresta) has selected Topsoe’s Hydroflex solution for revamping the Braya Renewable Fuels refinery in Newfoundland, Canada. The project’s hydrocracker and diesel hydrotreater will be revamped to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.

Adnoc has entered into a MOU with thyssenkrupp Uhde for exploring the development of commercial-scale ammonia cracking projects. The deal also aims to ship clean ammonia from the UAE to large-scale ammonia cracking facilities across the globe.

Total Energies and Tree Energy Solutions will carry out the preliminary studies and aim to reach a Final Investment Decision in 2024. The large-scale e-NG production unit is expected to produce 100,000 to 200,000 metric tons of e-NG annually.

Materials manufacturer Covestro has broken ground on two new facilities in Shanghai to meet growing demand for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and elastomers. Together, the new facilities comprise a mid-double-digit million euro investment.

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Plug Power has entered into a strategic relationship with Nikola Corporation to accelerate the hydrogen economy. Under this collaboration, Plug Power will supply green hydrogen to Nikola from January 1, 2023 and Nikola will also purchase a 30 TPD liquefaction system from Plug for its Arizona Hydrogen Hub.

Hovione and GEA have entered into a strategic collaboration to further advance the continuous tableting technology by combining the strengths of both the companies. The partnership also aims to accelerate the adoption of this technology.

Ebro Armaturen has introduced a butterfly valve that can be used in plastic pipes. Easy to remove, the valve can also be recycled as a single material and ensures easy, error-free assembly, maximum flow as well as optimal hygiene.

Fluor has secured two engineering, procurement and construction management contracts from BASF for its Zhanjiang Verbund site project in China. The scope of work includes two primary packages – the ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol derivative unit and the infrastructure, offsites and utilities package.

Total Energies has recently announced its plans to commence gas production from Block 10 in Oman and has also entered into a long-term LNG purchase contract with Oman LNG. The move is in line with the firm’s growth strategy in the gas sector.