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10/30/2025

Taiyo Oil has awarded a FEED contract to the Chiyoda Corporation for an upcoming SAF and renewable diesel facility currently being developed at Taiyo Oil’s Okinawa Operations site. This site is being utilized for this new biofuel venture as well as oil storage and import functions at the idled Nansei Sekiyu K.K. refinery.

Chiyoda will conduct its FEED duties for the required facilities on this project, which is being designed with a capacity to produce 53 million gallons per year of SAF and renewable diesel after an anticipated startup in the latter part of 2028 or early 2029. This FEED award follows a prior award announcement in February to Honeywell for the licensing of its Ethanol to Jet (ETJ) technology for SAF production by this facility.

This biofuels facility in Okinawa is a subsidized project under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Subsidy for Promotion of Transition to a Decarbonized, Growth-Oriented Economic Structure, as Japan has committed to replacing 10% of its jet fuel consumption with SAF by 2030. What do you think about Japan’s biofuel plans? Let us know in the comments.

10/28/2025

Enbridge Starts Building 122-Mile Ridgeline Expansion

Enbridge is officially underway with construction on the Ridgeline Expansion Project in Tennessee!

This 122-mile, 30-inch natural gas pipeline expansion will enhance the capacity and reliability of the East Tennessee Natural Gas (ETNG) system, primarily serving the TVA's new natural gas generation planned to replace the Kingston Fossil Plant.

Having secured all necessary permits (including a recent FERC Notice to Proceed), the project is full steam ahead: 122 miles of looping pipeline and a new electric-powered compressor station; Targeting November 2026 in-service; Designed for minimal impact, with 91% of the route following existing corridors.

This infrastructure is vital for supporting regional energy needs and the continued shift in the U.S. power generation mix.

10/23/2025

Worley has announced that it will be providing construction services for the anticipated modifications, new equipment installations, and the necessary processing technologies around an upcoming reconfiguration project at ExxonMobil’s long running 588,000 bpd integrated complex in Baytown, Texas.

This reconfiguration project is designed to increase production of higher demand products like Group III base stocks and distillates, while continuing to produce gasoline onsite. Once completed in 2028, ExxonMobil is likely to be the only company able to produce all five types of base stocks to its customer base. ExxonMobil is also expected to consider similar types of reconfiguration principles to other sites on the U.S. Gulf Coast to improve profitability.

Worley’s U.S. team will be dispatched to provide the required works for the ExxonMobil Baytown Reconfiguration Project over a 24-month period as the project prepares for a construction start. What do you think about this and other potential refinery reconfigurations as gasoline demand continues to be impacted by factors like improved fuel efficiency and reduced work commutes? Let us know in the comments.

10/21/2025

FID Reached on $2.3 Billion Mustang Express Pipeline. Great news for the U.S. natural gas market and LNG supply chain!

ARM Energy Holdings and PIMCO have announced Final Investment Decision (FID) on the $2.3 billion Mustang Express Pipeline. This 236-mile, 42-inch natural gas line will be a major artery, moving up to 2.5 Bcf/d from key Texas hubs directly to Gulf Coast LNG demand centers.

The project, developed by ARM Energy and backed by PIMCO, has already secured an anchor commitment from Sempra Infrastructure to supply its Port Arthur LNG Phase 2.

This pipeline, expected to be in service by late 2028/early 2029, is a critical piece of infrastructure, linking prolific gas regions to the growing demand for U.S. LNG exports. ARM Energy will launch an open season for remaining capacity later this month.

A testament to the continued investment and commitment to large-scale infrastructure projects driving the global energy transition.

10/16/2025

Mongolia moves closer to the realization of its first greenfield oil refinery, as the Indian-backed Mongol Refinery is anticipated to begin its operations in 2028. The Government of India is financing this landmark $1.7 billion USD project as Mongolia hopes to grow its energy infrastructure and strengthen future opportunities between the two nations.

The Mongol Refinery will have a processing capacity of 30,000 bpd of crude oil after startup, as Ministry of External Affairs of India Secretary Periasamy Kumaran stated this week that "It seems to be on track. And we expect that by 2028 the refinery should be operational," and that "the refinery equipment is being manufactured in India and will be shipped to Mongolia." Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) of India has been tasked with multiple EPC packages for this project.

Mongolia has geographical challenges facing construction, such as extreme climate swings that will require special attention and considerations moving forward. Do you think Mongolia will be able to expand upon its energy aspirations? Let us know in the comments.

10/09/2025

ExxonMobil has postponed the development of a world-scale petrochemical plant in Calhoun County, Texas, along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The company had been planning to begin construction on the project in late 2026.

The Coastal Plain Venture Project was envisioned to convert ethane feedstock via a steam cracker with a capacity of approximately 2.2 million tons per year of ethylene for eventual downstream production of polyethylene products. ExxonMobil had been working on property tax incentives in the area for this potentially $10 billion USD project earlier this year, but in October 2025 the company stated that “Based on current market conditions, we are going to slow the pace of our development for the Coastal Plain Venture,” and that “We’re confident in our growth strategy, and we remain interested in a potential project along the US Gulf Coast and in other regions around the world.” They added that “We’re maintaining good relationships with community leaders and contractors, so we are ready to reevaluate the project’s status when market conditions improve.”

ExxonMobil has not officially shelved the project and could seek a different location other than the Gulf Coast while waiting for the ethylene market to improve. What do you think about the future of this project in the current market environment? Let us know in the comments.

10/02/2025

Eni announced that it has received approval from the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy for the company’s upcoming project that will see the conversion of certain units at the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery in Italy over to biofuel refining. With this approval in place, Eni has begun the authorization process for this project.

This project will convert the existing hydrocracker unit at Sannazzaro and will also build a pre-treatment unit for the waste and residues that will serve as biogenic feedstock for HVO production onsite. Eni is planning that the biofuel production at this complex will have a processing capacity of 550,000 tons per year of this new feedstock beginning in 2028.

This new biorefinery will have no impact on the existing traditional refining activities at Sannazzaro and will operate alongside that production as Eni hopes to diversify its products onsite. What do you think about the future of coprocessing biofuels with traditional refining in Europe? Let us know in the comments.

09/25/2025

BP has ceased work on its standalone biofuels plant in Rotterdam as the company is refocusing its attention on traditional oil and gas projects. This announcement follows Shell’s announcement earlier this month that it has stopped construction on its own biofuels plant that was also under development in Rotterdam.

This announcement also comes after BP’s earlier decisions this year that saw biofuel plans stopped in Kwinana, Australia, in Lingen, Germany, and in Washington state in the United States. The only current long term biofuels development remaining for BP is their Castellon project in Spain. BP had previously expected these plants to produce a combined 50,000 barrels per day by the end of the decade, but none of these plans have reached a final investment decision.

BP and Shell’s exits from Rotterdam biofuels are the latest signs that companies are having to reconsider biofuels development due to obstacles like rising feedstock costs and uncertain governmental policies so that shareholder expectations are met. What do you think about the future of biofuels, especially regarding Europe? Let us know in the comments.

09/18/2025

The Australian government has announced that it plans to spend A$1.1 billion ($735 million USD) to develop a low carbon energy industry in the country. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that “This is a downpayment on developing an entirely new industry in Australia.”

This move was welcomed by the country’s considerable agricultural sector as Australia is endeavoring to augment both the economic and industrial effects of a focus towards clean energy goals. Australia currently exports nearly A$4 billion of renewable feedstocks such as canola and tallow, while the country imports most of its refined petroleum products. Australia is hoping to change that import reliance by developing local refining for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels by tapping the renewable resources already available.

The $735 million investment is expected to be released over a ten-year period from 2028 to stimulate new projects and grow out what the Clean Energy Finance Corporation calls a low carbon fuels industry for Australia potentially worth A$36 billion by 2050. What do you think about Australia’s bold new clean energy plan? Let us know in the comments.

09/16/2025

Newfoundland & Labrador is set to become a major player in the global LNG market

Fermeuse Energy Limited, in partnership with Crown LNG, has announced a new $12-15 billion LNG project in Fermeuse, NL. This project is poised to unlock 9.7 trillion cubic feet of offshore natural gas reserves from the Jeanne d'Arc Basin, creating a direct supply route to European and global markets.

Here's why this is a game-changer:

Strategic Location: Fermeuse Harbour offers a year-round, ice-free port, providing a crucial advantage for secure and efficient energy transport.

Economic Growth: The project is projected to create thousands of construction jobs and over 500 long-term positions, leveraging Newfoundland's deep expertise in offshore structures.

Energy Security: This initiative will position Canada as a key supplier, helping to meet the growing energy needs of Europe and the UK.

This is a significant step towards developing our offshore energy potential and contributing to the global energy transition. We're excited to see how this project unfolds and the positive impact it will have on the province.

Read more with PGJ: https://pgjonline.com/news/2025/september/planned-newfoundland-lng-hub-targets-europe-s-growing-energy-needs

Track this project with Global Energy Infrastructure's LNG dataset: https://globalenergyinfrastructure.com/project-data/lng

09/11/2025

USA BioEnergy of Arizona announced this week that it has secured technologies for its upcoming Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF) biorefinery that will be constructed in Bon Weir, Texas. Once completed in 2030, this facility will be able to produce 65 million gallons per year of transportation fuels, including SAF.

Johnson Matthey’s FT CANS technology and Honeywell UOP’s FT Unicracking process technology were selected by USA BioEnergy for the production of synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK) to be blended with conventional jet fuel. This plant in Bon Wier is expected to convert one million tons of biomass annually consisting of responsibly sourced forest thinnings.

This planned $2.8 billion USD facility is the first of up to 12 such plants being considered by USA BioEnergy in potential locations such as Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. What do you think about this company’s biorefinery objectives and the possible impact on domestic biofuel production? Let us know in the comments.

09/11/2025

NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG Project Reaches Major Milestone with Positive FID for Train 4!

Great news for the global energy infrastructure sector! NextDecade Corporation has announced a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) for Train 4 at its Rio Grande LNG facility.

This is a significant step forward, backed by solid financial closing to fully fund the project. With a full notice to proceed issued to Bechtel, construction is moving ahead. Train 4 is expected to add approximately 6 MTPA of LNG production capacity, supported by 20-year agreements with industry leaders like ADNOC, TotalEnergies, and Aramco.

This milestone reinforces the growing demand for natural gas infrastructure and NextDecade's role in providing cleaner, reliable energy solutions. The company is already looking ahead, with a positive FID for Train 5 expected in Q4 2025.

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