Wild ride
Jurisdictions in Latin America are taking different approaches to their oil and gas sectors. Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, explains why this will create both prosperity and poverty in their respective countries.
The latest downstream news
Gaskets for ethylene production
Alex Lattimer, The Flexitallic Group, examines three key considerations to maximise safety and reduce downtime.
US oil and gas industry sees 28.2% drop in deal activity
GlobalData has reported that the US oil and gas industry saw a drop of 28.2% in deal activity in February 2020.
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PGNiG starts operations in Lithuania
PGNiG has announced that it is the sole user of a small-scale LNG reloading station in Lithuania.
Shenghong Petrochemical to use Honeywell technology for new complex
Honeywell UOP has announced that Shenghong Petrochemical has selected its hydrogen technology for a new complex in China.
Sulfur Review Preview
Every April, Hydrocarbon Engineering presents a selection of sulfur technologies and services currently available to plant and refinery operations. Here’s a preview of one entry, courtesy of XOS.
Minimising the skills gap
A survey by by NES Global Talent and Oil and Gas Job Search shows how employers are taking steps to bridge the skills gap left by a retiring workforce.
Unpredictable year lies ahead for gas sector
Wood Mackenzie warns that the gas sector faces an unpredictable year due to the coronavirus, oil price crash and LNG oversupply.
LyondellBasell to slow construction on PO/TBA project
LyondellBasell has announced that it will delay construction of its PO/TBA plant due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FTC provides critical manufacturing during COVID-19 outbreak
Filtration Technology Corp. (FTC) has released a statement confirming that it remains open during the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis.
The Diesel Technology Forum comments on US emissions reductions
According to the Diesel Technology Forum, states in the US that have enacted greenhouse gas emissions reduction programmes for the transportation sector, including low-carbon fuel requirements, are realising significant reductions in CO2 emissions.
Oil and gas industry releases updated global sustainability reporting guidance
Industry associations release new edition of the Sustainability reporting guidance for the oil and gas industry.
Video: LNG can help cut shipping emissions
The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel has released a video explaining why LNG is currently the only viable solution available that can cut emissions from deep-sea shipping.
Shell withdraws from Lake Charles LNG project
Shell has announced that it will not proceed with an equity interest in the proposed Lake Charles LNG project.
Hydrogen potential explored
A number of companies have collaborated to explore hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative for Singapore.
Limetree Bay activates COVID-19 response plan
Limetree Bay has announced a range of measures activated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DuPont and Knowde announce partnership
DuPont Transportation & Industrial has partnered with Knowde to enhance its customers’ digital experience.
Nacero selects Topsoe gas-to-gasoline technology
Topsoe has announced that its technology has been selected by Nacero for a natural-gas-to-gasoline facility in Arizona, US.
AVEVA acquires MESEnter software
AVEVA has announced the acquisition of production accounting software from MESEnter.