Interview with John Koo, Business Development Director for Becht, Asia Pacific Operations

Question: How does Becht differentiate itself from other consulting firms in the industry? What unique value do you bring to your clients? Becht differentiates itself through a combination of deep technical expertise, real-world operational experience, and a focus on practical, sustainable solutions. Becht has a diverse team of seasoned professionals, many of whom have decades […]
Navigating the Energy Transition – Co-processing of chemical recycling products in Fluid Catalytic Cracking units

Written by: Stefan Brandt, FCC Market Development Director, W. R. Grace & Co.Rafael Gonzalez, Regional Marketing Manager, AP, W. R. Grace & Co. As the Energy Transition progresses, multiple fronts are being considered to mitigate Global Warming as well as environmental pollution impacts from the use of fossil-derived products present at our modern daily life. […]
Unlocking the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Axens’ Expertise in Next-Generation Feedstocks and Biofuel Production

By Jeff Caton and Yvon Bernard Three Major Feedstocks for the Future of SAF In collaboration with its partners, Axens has developed expertise in utilizing the next generation of feedstocks for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and electronic Sustainable Aviation Fuels (e-SAF). These feedstocks include biomasses, CO2, and hydrogen. For e-biofuels (use of […]
Why Carbon Utilization May Be Key To Asia’s Decarbonization

Turning CO2 recycling initiatives into revenue streamsBy Abhi Bhuchar, Eddison Lee, and Mildred Liu Rapid economic development in Asia, spurred by industrialization, population and income growth, has triggered a surge in energy demand that will pose a major challenge for climate policymakers. Hard-to-abate heavy industrial sectors, such as concrete, steel, and mining, are pivotal for economic growth, […]
Catalytic Solutions to Provide Relief From China’s Antimony Export Curbs

By Leonard Chan China supplies approximately 50% of the global demand for antimony. Recently, China announced export curbs on antimony and gallium, set to be implemented on September 15, 2024. As a result, the price of antimony has doubled compared to a year ago. As seen below, together, China and Russia hold the majority of […]
Pertamina NRE Ready to Build Bioethanol Plant, Optimizing Domestic Resources

Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) demonstrates its commitment to developing the bioethanol business. This commitment was shown through two cooperation agreements, one with PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara (SGN) and the other with the provincial government of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Thursday, September 5. With SGN, a framework agreement was signed by the […]
Reducing Repeat Workplace Incidents in Asia Pacific

Achieving zero injuries and fatalities in the workplace requires understanding of why an organisation continues to experience incidents, particularly those with similar causes and consequences. Growing economic development coupled with cultural and social factors, are challenges for organisations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region as they look to reduce workplace incidents. The International Labour Organization […]
Bangchak Executive Joins Panel to Drive ASEAN Carbon Market Collaboration at Malaysia Carbon Market Forum 2024

Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President, Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications, Bangchak Corporation Plc., Chair of Carbon Markets Club, and Chair of Subcomittee on Carbon Markets, Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN) participated in the 2nd Malaysia Carbon Market Forum 2024, organized by the Bursa Carbon Exchange in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Held from 7-8 August, the […]
PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena Reach Final Investment Decision to Construct A Biorefinery in Malaysia

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Enilive S.p.A (a company directly controlled by Eni S.p.A.), and Euglena Co., Ltd. (Euglena) have reached the final investment decision (FID) to develop a biorefinery which will be located within PETRONAS’ Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), Johor, Malaysia. The three companies will establish a joint venture company in Malaysia to construct and […]
Ammonia and CCS: The Next Frontier in Clean Energy? Industry Leaders Weigh In

The urgency to decarbonise the energy sector is escalating, and innovative solutions are in high demand. To address this critical challenge, Ammonia and Carbon Capture Asia (ACCA) and Energy Market Authority (EMA) organised an edition of SIEW Connects “Deepening Cooperation on Ammonia and CCS: Insights from Industry Leaders” on 31 July 2024 on the pivotal […]