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The force majeure move is "administrative in nature", says an Aster spokesperson.

Aster declares force majeure on disruption in supply of raw materials

[SINGAPORE] Singapore refiner and petrochemical major Aster Chemicals and Energy has declared force majeure regarding supplies, citing a disruption in raw materials because of the Middle East conflict...

Despite industry scepticism over sustainable aviation fuel, trends in Asia are promising, with more governments introducing mandates for green aviation.

A shortage of used cooking oil threatens green aviation. Could these Singapore projects help?

Two Aster-related ventures look at alternative feedstocks, but could face various challenges

Once the splitter is operating, Aster can ramp up Bukom’s cracker running rates.

Aster to complete Singapore refinery expansion, berth works in second-half of 2026

The company has announced a string of projects to boost its competitiveness

Aster has scooped up energy-related assets, including Shell’s Singapore refining and refinery assets on Jurong Island.

Keppel, Chandra Asri’s Aster to assess development of Jurong Island sustainable aviation fuel plant

The proposed facility will have a planned production capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes of the fuel a year

The projects will enable the Bukom and Cilegon facilities to take advantage of the processing capabilities of both sites.

Aster invests US$155 million to expand Singapore’s Bukom refinery capacity

The rejuvenation projects are targeted to be operational in 2026

DPM Gan called for Jurong Island (pictured) to be a beacon of low-carbon innovation

JTC, NUS to explore setting up new facility on Jurong Island to test green data centre innovations

Separately, refiner Aster will invest US$150 million in a new gas turbine, and inks deal to produce low-carbon hydrogen

Disruption in Bukom’s diesel supply was one of the key drivers of spot premiums for the industrial fuel since late last week.

Aster cuts diesel output at Singapore Bukom refinery

[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s Aster Chemicals and Energy has cut diesel output at its Bukom refinery this month, three sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday (Nov 13), driving premiums on 10ppm (...

Aster's group CFO Andre Khor believes that the industry is going through "recalibration", not "destruction".

Buyer of Shell’s refinery has set aside US$2 billion for Singapore investments; more deals on the way

Aster is betting on ‘strategic resilience’ as it invests through the oil and gas down cycle