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Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for cleaner, increased fuel production at the Dung Quat Oil Refinery in Quang Ngai Province, Central Vietnam.    Under this contract with Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR), Wood will upgrade and expand the state-owned refinery …

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Photo: Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd’s vessel Colorado Express has successfully bunkered a B25 bio marine fuel blend comprised of ExxonMobil’s Premium HDME 50™ fuel, a 0.10% sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) fuel, and waste-based fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) derived from used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME). The ‘drop-in’ blend met the requirements of ISO 8217:2017 with …

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Zenith Energy, the leading well engineering consultancy and project management company with offices in Aberdeen, Perth Australia, Dakar Senegal and Abu Dhabi, has announced it has secured a six-figure well management contract with Central European Petroleum. Zenith has been contracted to provide full well management including all well engineering, procurement, supply chain management, services contracting, …

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In a significant step towards establishing eco-friendly maritime practices, South Korea successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) of ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at Busan New Port on 4th October. This groundbreaking achievement marks a crucial advancement in the nation’s commitment to developing a sustainable ship fuel supply chain. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) …

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In a move that could reshape the logistics backbone of Qatar’s booming energy sector, Cargostore Worldwide and HALEYS Group Middle East have officially joined forces to expand their offshore Cargo Carrying Unit (CCU) rental business. This strategic partnership is poised to deliver a reliable supply of certified, high-quality DNV 2.7-1 Containers, including refrigerated reefers- meeting …

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Equinor has signed an agreement with EQT Corporation to acquire additional non-operated interest in the Northern Marcellus formation in the US. Equinor will pay USD 1.25 billion to EQT in the transaction. Under the agreement, Equinor is acquiring 100% of EQT’s remaining working interest in Northern Marcellus gas units primarily operated by Expand Energy. The …

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Clariant Oil Services, a leading producer and supplier of specialty oilfield production chemicals and services to the oil and gas industry, was honored with the Petrobras Best Suppliers Award in the Health category for its VIVAZ Programme. This wellness initiative fosters positive habits and holistic well-being for employees and their families. Aligned with the United …

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Braskem, the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, has reached an agreement  with Neste for the supply of renewable and recycled feedstocks for polymers and chemicals production. Braskem products based on these feedstocks are expected to be available on the market starting from the fourth quarter of 2024. These products will be sold …

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 In its drive for growth across Europe, ProSep, the provider of mixing technology to the global energy market, has announced a new contract for testing with a Poland-based multinational oil refiner. Targeting new partnerships with oil refineries as part of strategic plans to gain traction throughout the continent, this new contract will consolidate ProSep’s reputation …

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BiSN, the global provider of innovative wel-lok™ sealing solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 500 commercial deployments of its industry-leading, bismuth-based sealing technology. Demand from operators continues to grow in 2024 with another record setting year in terms of deployments and global growth. It took more than a decade for the first 100 …

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