US EIA: short-term energy outlook
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).
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In this special Spotlight Interview, we talk to Robert Hermans, President and CEO of IPCO, on the company marks 125 years since the foundation of Sandvik Process Systems in 1901.
In this Spotlight Interview, Simon Rogers, Chief Technology Officer at KBC (a Yokogawa company), explores how physics-based models, AI, and contextualised enterprise data are converging to improve performance and decision making in the downstream sector.
JERA establishes JERA Oil Storage
JERA Co., Inc. has established JERA OIL STORAGE Co., Inc. as a dedicated operating company to manage the operation of national petroleum stockpiling bases currently operated by JERA under a joint contracting arrangement with JOGMEC.
Baker Hughes signs two agreements to develop Venezuela's natural gas and energy infrastructure
Baker Hughes has announced the signing of two strategic agreements to accelerate the revitalisation of Venezuela’s energy infrastructure across the natural gas value chain and expansion of the country’s energy production.
Wood Mackenzie: Johan Sverdrup crude hits record US$24/bbl premium
Wood Mackenzie has reported that Johan Sverdrup Crude hits record US$24/bbl premium to Brent as Saudi pipeline suspension tightens European medium-sour supply.
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Cosmo Energy and Iwatani advance hydrogen business in Japan
Cosmo Energy Holdings and Iwatani Co. advance their hydrogen business in Japan by establishing a supply chain that utilises an existing hydrogen production plant and a new liquefied hydrogen plant.
KBC launches latest version of thermodynamic and PVT modelling software
KBC (A Yokogawa Company) has announced the launch of Multiflash® 7.7, the latest version of its thermodynamic and PVT modelling software for complex fluids.
ADNOC signs LNG supply agreement with Gulf Group
ADNOC has signed a multi-year sales and purchase agreement with Gulf Group for the supply of up to 2 million t of LNG into Asia.
iKet: turning catalyst intelligence into faster refinery decisions
Ketjen’s new platform, iKet™, gives refinery engineers real-time visibility into catalyst and unit performance by directly linking operating data to technical expertise and process models. Instead of waiting on periodic reviews, teams can spot anomalies sooner, work collaboratively, and make faster, better-supported FCC and HPC decisions that protect operating margins.
Renewable hydrogen supply options explored for biomethanol facility in the Netherlands
Perpetual Next and Lhyfe are set to explore the potential long-term supply of renewable hydrogen to a new biomethanol facility in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
EIA: crude oil prices and refinery margins generally increased 3Q26
Petroleum markets in 3Q26 were characterised by increasing prices for crude oil and petroleum products amid persistent conflict in the Middle East, the US EIA has reported.