Crude oil inputs to Mexico’s refineries drops
The EIA reports that crude oil inputs to Mexico’s petroleum refineries continued to decline in 2018.
The latest downstream news
Ecopetrol awards Stork plant turnaround framework agreement
Ecopetrol has awarded Stork a framework agreement for plant turnaround services for its Barrancabermeja and Cartagena refineries in Colombia.
Sempra Energy releases its corporate sustainability report
Titled ‘Delivering Energy With Purpose,’ Sempra Energy has released its corporate sustainability report outlining its 2018 performance.
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Petronas Chemicals and Scomi to develop chemical solutions
Petronas Chemicals and Scomi have signed two agreements for collaboration in research, development and marketing of chemical solutions.
Stork Consortium awarded turnaround framework agreement by Ecopetrol
Stork Consortium has been awarded a four-year turnaround framework agreement by Ecopetrol in Colombia.
BHGE and C3.ai collaborate to deliver AI solutions to the oil and gas industry
BHGE and C3.ai have announced a joint venture aiming to combine their expertise and offer AI solutions to the oil and gas industry.
Polypropylene capacity increases to be led by China and India
GlobalData has reported that China and India will lead global polypropylene capacity additions by 2023.
Archrock to acquire Elite Compression
Following the agreement with Elite Compression, Archrock will acquire approximately 430 000 compression horsepower for US$410 million in cash and common stock.
German LNG Terminal begins EPC prequalification process
Potential EPC contractors for the German LNG Terminal Brunsbuettel project have been invited to announce their interest in participating.
Chevron Phillips and Qatar Petroleum sign petrochemical agreement
Chevron Phillips and Qatar Petroleum have signed an agreement to develop a petrochemical complex in Qatar.
Wood awarded two Norwegian FEED contracts
Wood will provide FEED services for Equinor’s gas processing plant upgrade and offshore modifications.
Pluto LNG restarts production
Following further work at Pluto LNG, Woodside has confirmed that LNG production has now restarted.
Energy products are key inputs to global chemicals industry
The IEA reports on how the chemicals industry is one of the largest energy users, accounting for 12% of global industrial energy use.
Asia and North America to lead ethylene capacity additions by 2023
GlobalData has reported that Asia and North America will lead global ethylene capacity additions by 2023.
IMO 2020 to challenge Singapore
ESAI Energy forecasts that Singapore will face a challenging demand shift from IMO 2020.
MHIENG receives order for US polyethylene plant
GCGV, a joint-venture of ExxonMobil and SABIC, has contracted MHIENG to construct a large-scale polyethylene plant in Texas.
Pavilion Energy acquires Iberdrola’s LNG assets
Pavilion Energy Pte Ltd has entered into an agreement to purchase the portfolio of LNG assets of Iberdrola.
Converge Midstream acquires Fairway Energy Partners assets
Converge has acquired Fairway Energy Partners’ crude oil storage tanks, pipelines, and the footprint of a terminal in Houston, Texas.
Robotics on the rise in oil and gas industry
GlobalData reports that the oil and gas industry is gearing up for robotics adoption to drive productivity and efficiency.
Wood Mackenzie comments on Mozambique LNG FID
Following the news that Anadarko has reached a FID, Wood Mackenzie sheds more light on the Mozambique LNG project.
SUEZ launches new programme
SUEZ’s Optisea uses new chemical and monitoring offering to eliminate deposition and fouling in seawater cooling systems.
BASF launches new mercury removal adsorbent
BASF has launched a new product for the removal of mercury from natural gas for LNG pre-treatment.
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