US refinery runs expected to decline for first time in a decade
The EIA has reported that gross inputs to US refineries are expected to decline for the first time in ten years.
The latest downstream news
Stena Oil plans Port of Gothenburg storage expansion
Stena Oil has announced plans to expand its low sulfur marine fuel storage capacity in the Port of Gothenburg as well as boosting its delivery capabilities.
Neste announces new 0.5% sulfur marine fuel
In line with the IMO 2020 regulations, Neste has introduced a new low-sulfur marine fuel with a maximum sulfur content of 0.5%.
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Emerson enhances its asset management coverage for projects and operations
By including HART-IP support, Emerson has simplified the link between field devices and the AMS Device Manager.
Total US petroleum demand reaches highest level since 2005
The API has reported that US petroleum demand hit 20.8 million bpd in July, the highest level since 2005.
Kinder Morgan to enhance Houston Ship Channel terminal capabilities
Over US$170 million will be spent by Kinder Morgan to enhance its terminal capabilities in the Houston Ship Channel.
World’s largest dehydrogenation plant successfully started up
Clariant has announced that Hengli’s new dehydrogenation plant in China has been successfully started up.
Oil: global supply and demand balances
Paul Hickin, Associate Director at Platts, provides an overview of his seminar that will be presented at Tank Storage Asia.
Orbital Gas Systems wins new contract
Orbital Gas Systems wins VE technology order from major US gas network and infrastructure company.
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Bunkering JV launched
Frontline Ltd and Golden Ocean Group Ltd have invested in a marine fuels bunkering joint venture with Trafigura.
Honeywell UOP commissions second propylene plant for Zhejiang Satellite
Honeywell UOP’s catalytic dehydrogenation technology is being used in a 450 000 tpy petrochemicals unit in China belonging to Zhejiang Satellite.
Rider Hunt International rebrands
Rider Hunt International has announced a new corporate identity and name, rhi, alongside plans to expand.
BASF and the University of Heidelberg continue their cooperation
BASF and the University of Heidelberg have signed a contract to extend their Catalysis Research Laboratory cooperation by three years.
SoCalGas and Electrochaea announce commissioning of new biomethanation reactor system pilot project
New project with US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory to convert renewable electricity into renewable methane for storage in existing natural gas pipelines.
Dow to divest its Acetone Derivatives business
Dow is divesting its Acetone Derivatives business to ALTIVIA Ketones & Additives.
Use of heavy fuel oil with scrubbers will have positive effect on global CO2 emissions
New study by SINTEF relating to exhaust gas cleaning systems indicates that continued use of residual fuels with a scrubber can help towards global CO2 reduction.
Chart Industries names John C. Bishop as Chief Operating Officer
Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) has announced that John C. Bishop will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 21 August 2019.
Trafigura begins transporting crude oil via the Cactus II pipeline
Trafigura has begun transporting crude oil from the US Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast via the newly operational Cactus II pipeline.
First Biogest biogas plant in South Korea
Biogest has received its first order to build an agricultural and food waste biogas plant in South Korea.