Early January: North America
A round up of downstream oil and gas news from North America.
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EPA revises fugitive methane emission reporting rules
The American Public Gas Association comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s methane rules.
Exterran to develop gas processing plant in Bolivia
Exterran Holdings, Inc. announced today that Petrobras has awarded the company a contract for the design, fabrication and sale of a major natural gas processing and treating facility in Itau, Bolivia.
US election campaign energy discussion
The American Petroleum Institute is urging energy discussions in the US election campaigns.
Petroplus closure could lead to union action
The Swiss refiner is closing three of its five facilities after a credit freeze, sparking union fears that closures may be permanent and as a result of tumbling margins.
AFPM welcomes court victory for California consumers
A catch up news story from American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers.
The Middle East: Mid December update
A quick look at some downstream news from the Middle East.
News from Asia: Mid December
A short round up of some recent downstream news from Asia.
Nevada in favour of oil and gas development
78% of Nevada voters are in favour of more oil and natural gas development in the US.
Average crude oil price for 2011 poised to set 150 year high
IHS CERA Analysis says that the average crude oil price for 2011 is poised to set 150 year high.
BHP enters empowerment transaction with Pembani
BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa Ltd (BECSA) has entered into an empowerment transaction with a black-owned consortium led by Pembani Group (Pty) Ltd.
Shell and Qatar Petroleum sign HOA for petrochemical complex
Qatar Petroleum and Shell have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) that sets the scope and commercial principles for the development of a world-scale petrochemicals complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
Honeywell opens new office in Iraq
Honeywell is opening a full-service office in Basra. Honeywell’s second office to open in Iraq since 2010 will further strengthen the company’s commitment to its customers and partners. The new facility will also support the company’s training and sales capabilities throughout the country.
Unexpected end to COP17 brings a climate deal closer
In an unexpected end to the COP17 summit in Durban South Africa, the US, China and India have agreed to be included in a new legal framework for emissions reduction that will come into force in 2020, although the details of the deal are yet to be agreed. COP17 also agreed to an extension of the Kyoto Protocol to 2017.
Mid December: Americas downstream update
A round up of the latest downstream oil and gas news from the Americas.