Aerogel Insulation: A Strategic Asset for Global Refiners Facing Margin Pressures
The global refining industry is at a turning point. With tightening margins, volatile feedstock costs, rising operational expenditures, and fluctuating demand patterns, refiners are under pressure to unlock new sources of profitability. In this evolving landscape, many operators are reevaluating long-standing assumptions around cost management and operational efficiency. One often-overlooked lever that’s now gaining attention […]
SAF Takes Flight in APAC: Forging Sustainable Aviation
he global aviation industry is at a pivotal moment, facing immense pressure to decarbonise and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. A critical solution in this ambitious endeavour is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). While Europe and North America have been leading the charge with supportive policy frameworks, the Asia Pacific region is increasingly recognising SAF’s vital […]
HMEL Secures Three Indian Patents Including Global-first Tech for Crude and Naphtha Co-transport
9 July 2025 – New Delhi: HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) has been granted three Indian patents, including two that introduce what the company claims to be the world’s first design for pipeline pigs enabling the simultaneous transportation of naphtha in crude pipelines. With these additions, HMEL’s total number of granted patents stands at nine, out […]
Vietnam’s Downstream Decarbonisation and the Role of Policy and Technology in Asia
Decarbonisation is being shaped by multifaceted ‘push’ and ‘pull’ elements with a mixture of global pressures and local realities. Paris Agreement, carbon pricing, societal awareness and consumer preference drive the demand for cleaner energy. Financial gaps in Asia, on the other hand, with a staggering USD $1.66 trillion shortfall despite an annual investment of ~USD$840 […]
