EPIC Y-Grade announces completion of first greenfield fractionator
The 110 000 bpd fractionator is located at the company's Robstown, Texas, fractionation complex.
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Ningxia refinery to resume operating in mid-August
The plant, located in northwestern China, began 45 days of maintenance on 1 July.
Braskem ready to comply with ANP regulations
Braskem has announced that it is ready to produce the higher-quality gasoline mandated by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP).
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EIA: Gasoline and diesel refining margins that diverged in March have moved closer together
US gasoline and diesel crack spreads diverged sharply in March and April as a result of the mitigation efforts aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, but they have moved closer since May.
WhiteWater Midstream and West Texas Gas JV to provide Permian Basin NGL transportation solutions
The JV will provide an optimised approach to pipeline transportation service for NGLs primarily through the utilisation of existing infrastructure with limited initial construction.
CSV Midstream Solutions completes expansion of Alberta sour gas plant
The expansion of the Karr 6-18 Sour Natural Gas Processing Plant included sour gas sweetening, refrigeration, oil treatment, storage, water handling, and utilities.
API supports Army Corps proposal
API has issued a statement in support of a proposal from Army Corps to reissue key infrastructure permits.
Novvi begins producing 100% renewable base oils and process oils
The company is manufacturing the oils at its Deer Park, Texas plant.
Brooge Energy begins hydrotesting for Fujairah storage facility expansion
Once construction is finalised, the facility will increase the company’s total geometric oil storage capacity to approximately 1 million m3 or 6.3 million bbl.
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Repsol begins producing aviation biofuels in Spain
The first batch produced by the company consists of 7000 t of aviation fuel made from biomass.
Euronav reports record 2Q20 earnings
The company has also warned that floating oil storage demand had eased sooner than it expected.
AFPM awards Total Safety
Total Safety has received 22 safety achievement awards from the AFPM.
GlobalData comments on BP transition
Will Scargill, Managing Oil & Gas Analyst at GlobalData, says that BP's transition to an integrated energy company will require "significant movements in the M&A market, if it is to be delivered in the targeted timeframe."
API supports new legislation
API has issued a statement in support of new legislation to cut red tape and create infrastructure jobs.
KBC releases Value Chain Optimization Manifesto
The manifesto is intended to help asset owners and operators in the energy and chemicals industry drive top line revenue growth, at significantly less cost.
Nikkiso expands in Russia
Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Group announced the establishment of a new office in Russia to support LNG and petrochemical customers.
5G network to be installed at Centrica Storage gas terminal
The mobile private network will help Centrica Storage digitalise much of its critical maintenance and engineering operations at the Easington gas terminal in the UK.
US refining capacity set for first major drop in nearly 10 years
Pandemic-related travel curbs and a fire have shut several plants, reversing years of small gains.
Johnson Matthey wins methanol technology order
Johnson Matthey methanol technology chosen for largest single train methanol plant in the world.