Groundbreaking Ceremony of the New Biorefinery by PETRONAS, Enilive and Euglena in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
Pengerang, 10 November 2025 – Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between PETRONAS, Enilive S.p.A and Euglena Co., Ltd, marked a key milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of the new biorefinery in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. The biorefinery will have a processing capacity of up to 650,000 tonnes of renewable feedstock annually […]
Petros Signs Three Strategic Energy Agreements With International Industry Players
Joint Study Agreement (JSA) with JOGMEC PETROS will collaborate on its first onshore exploration project with JOGMEC in the Mukah-Balingian region. The partnership will enable both parties to gain deeper knowledge into Sarawak’s subsurface, supporting responsible and long-term onshore oil and gas development. Importantly, this collaboration will develop local capabilities and empower Sarawak’s homegrown talent […]
Sustainable Growth Strategies Emerge at ADS ARTC ACCA 2025 as the Industry Celebrates Resilience and Innovation
he 18th Asian Downstream Summit, Asian Refining Technology Conference, and Ammonia and Carbon Capture Asia concluded last week as a resounding success. The strong turnout of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators fuelled engaging discussions and forged promising strategies for sustainable growth in the region’s petrochemical and refining industries. Key Highlights Ms. Gan Siow Huang, Minister […]
Jurong Island Celebrates 25 Years With New Focus on Powering the Future of Low-carbon Innovation in Energy and Chemicals
Initiatives to scale new energies and sustainable products as well as pioneer low-carbon technologies, as Singapore seeks to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. 27 October 2025 – This press release was jointly issued by EDB and JTC. Jurong Island, the cornerstone of Singapore’s Energy and Chemicals (E&C) industry, marks its 25th anniversary this year. […]
Neste Celebrates 15 Years of Refining in Singapore and 60 Years in Porvoo
3 November 2025 – Neste has been transforming from a local oil refiner in Finland to a global frontrunner in renewable and circular solutions. Today, Neste is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers across a variety of sectors to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by replacing […]
Airbus and Cathay Form Co-investment Partnership for Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption
Airbus and the Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Asia and globally. 21 October 2025 – Airbus and the Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel […]
First Refinery in Thailand to Pioneer “Carbon Capture” Bangchak Partners with BIG to Build on Carbon Utilization Collaboration with AIT and Mitico Turning CO₂ from Waste into Resources
On October 7, 2025, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BIG to study the feasibility of utilizing carbon dioxide (CO₂ Utilization). The collaboration aims to explore ways to convert captured CO₂ into valuable resources, marking the continuation of Bangchak’s partnership with the Asian Institute of […]
From Profit to Resilience- Today’s Priorities for Tomorrow’s Energy Transition
Refining and petrochemical companies are fighting on multiple fronts: low margins, volatile markets, aging assets, and the mounting pressure of the energy transition. For many, survival means making short-term fixes that only erode long-term competitiveness. However, a different approach is possible. By shifting from defensive cost-cutting to proactive margin optimisation, operators can unlock hidden value […]
How Thailand’s Downstream Sector is Leading ASEAN’s Energy Transition
Thailand’s downstream oil and petrochemical industries face a critical crossroad: to decarbonise and meet the country’s ambitious goals of carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero emissions by 2065. This transition is complex, driven by both domestic policy and international market pressures. In this article, Dr. Ruengsak Thitiratsakul, Advisor of Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand […]
PETRONAS Delivers Malaysia’s First Locally Blended SAF, Marking Breakthrough in Aviation Decarbonisation
12 September 2025 – PETRONAS has successfully delivered Malaysia’s first blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to KL International Airport (KLIA) for the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), establishing PETRONAS’ in-house capability and readiness to provide continuous, scalable supply in Malaysia. Locally blended at PETRONAS’ blending facilities, the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)-certified SAF, which meets CORSIA-eligible fuel requirements, […]