EIA: Brent crude oil spot prices surge past futures price in April
The Dated Brent spot price increased to a premium of more than US$25/bbl compared with the front-month Brent futures contract in early April, the US EIA has reported.
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KBR announces strategic UK investment in AI
KBR has announced a strategic investment in UK-based Applied Computing, marking a significant step forward in KBR’s AI driven growth strategy. As part of the investment, KBR has also secured a board position in the company.
Pacífico Mexinol celebrates the groundbreaking of new low-carbon methanol plant
The Pacifico Mexinol project celebrated the beginning of its pre-construction phase by symbolically laying a first stone.
Ebara Elliott to support liquid hydrogen supply chain
Ebara Elliott Energy has been awarded an order from Kawasaki Heavy Industries to advance its global liquefied hydrogen supply chain.
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Snam: 90% filling target achieved through latest auctions
Following the latest auctions for the allocation of gas storage capacity for next winter, Snam announces that storage capacity allocated allowed to achieve the target of filling Italian gas storage facilities to at least 90%.
Lummus Technology announces new partnership with ART-Envi
Lummus Technology and ART-Envi Services have announced a partnership to offer a fully enclosed alternative that helps reduce emissions, improve safety, and support more sustainable refinery operations.
Baker Hughes announces sale of Waygate Technologies to Hexagon
Baker Hughes has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Waygate Technologies business to Hexagon, a provider of measurement technologies.
Burckhardt Compression to supply compressor solutions in Thailand and Taiwan
Burckhardt Compression has secured several orders to supply compressor solutions for LNG terminal projects in Thailand and Taiwan.
Strengthening process safety
In the April issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Colin M. Frazier, American Petroleum Institute (API), discusses how proactive planning can help establish strong, prevention-focused safety systems within refineries.
Crisafulli Government drives national first for renewable diesel
The Crisafulli Government, Australia, is strengthening Queensland’s fuel security with a AUS$25 million investment, and streamlined approvals, to develop renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery.