Neste, ITOCHU and GS Caltex Collaborate to Make the First Batch of CORSIA-certified Sustainable Aviation Fuel Available for Purchase in Japan
Neste, ITOCHU and GS Caltex have collaborated to make the first batch of CORSIA-eligible ISCC-certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for purchase at Narita International Airport in Japan. This is the first time that CORSIA-certified SAF was made available for airlines’ regular purchase at commercial scale, well ahead of the start of CORSIA’s mandatory phase […]
60 Years of Integrity – a Family Legacy
By: Dr. Chuck Becht IV (CEO) History and Evolution: Becht was founded by Charles Becht III in 1964; he did so as he wanted to have more control over his destiny. He envisioned a large company which is why he called it Becht Engineering Company, and not something like Becht and Associates. The firm did some […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aramco’s Strategic Gas Expansion Progresses With $25bn Contract Awards
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has awarded contracts worth more than $25 billion to progress its strategic gas expansion, which targets sales gas production growth of more than 60% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels. The contracts relate to phase two development of the vast Jafurah unconventional gas field, […]
