Methanol has ‘large potential’ to slash UK oil and gas emissions
Operators need a fast solution on their emissions problem. As enthusiasm wanes on North Sea electrification, experts say alternative fuels offer an answer.
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‘First of its kind green e-methanol plant’ planned in Southeast Asia
A multi-national partnership aims to establish what could be the first green e-methanol plant in Southeast Asia. The partnership, which includes Thailand’s PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP), aims to establish Asia’s first green e-methanol plant which converts captured biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) into green e-methanol, a low carbon fuel.
GEG teams up with Proman to develop green energy to methanol plant at Nigg Oil Terminal
Global Energy Group has teamed up with the world’s second largest producer of methanol as it seeks to develop a low carbon cluster in Cromarty Firth.
Maersk seeks methanol vessel in carbon neutrality push
AP Moller Maersk will launch the world’s first carbon neutral liner vessel in 2023, seven years ahead of its 2030 target.
Nigeria commits to Brass methanol plan
The Nigerian government has signalled its support of the Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Co. (BFPCL) 10,000 tonne per day methanol plant with a final investment decision (FID) ceremony.
Blaze extinguished at Equinor’s Tjeldbergodden facility
Equinor was forced to evacuate employees at a methanol plant in Norway earlier today after a fire.
Marathon talks the talk in Equatorial Guinea
Marathon Oil has stepped up its plans for Equatorial Guinea, targeting the delivery of first gas from the Alen backfill project by the end of 2020.
Saipem wins Alen pipeline work
Equatorial Guinea has approved a $90-100 million gas pipeline contract with Saipem.
Statoil hit with improvement order for methanol plant
Norwegian energy giant Statoil has been given until July 8 to explain how it will deal with non-conformities and improvements following an inspection of its Tjeldbergodden facility.