Total, operator of Block 17, today announced that the giant Pazflor field offshore Angola has come on stream ahead of the initial schedule. The Pazflor field lies 150 km off Luanda in water depths ranging from 600 - 1200 m and has estimated proved and probable reserves of 590 million barrels. The field will gradually ramp up to its full production capacity of 220,000 bpd over the coming months.
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It could take 9 months to a year for oil production to be fully restored according to the rebel government of Libya, but all existing contracts will be honoured.
The American Petroleum Institute has said that the White House should add new ozone, greenhouse gas and ‘Tier 3’ fuel regulations to list of unnecessary, costly regulations.
Oil prices have fallen sharply after news came out that rebel forces were close to victory in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. The rebels reached the city yesterday and have reportedly taken control of four fifths of the capital.
An update of news from refineries across the US and Canada
An update of news from the European refining sector.
AMETEK has won a UPS systems contract worth million for the Brazilian state owned company’s new refinery near Rio de Janero.
Grizzly Oil Sands, independent oil sands company based in Alberta, Canada, has awarded a US$ 4 million plus order to Rockwell Automation and its Global Solutions team.
Projects at Vadinar, Bathinda and Paradip are all nearing completion as domestic fuel demand booms.
A group of US businesses and business groups, including API, have written a letter to President Obama asking him to intervene in the implementation of stringent new standards.
Refineries in Argentina, China and Japan have temporarily closed for varying reasons.
Plans to construct a new complex in South Africa are afoot, while the Nigerian government pledges to raise capacity.
ConocoPhillips sells its Wilhelmshaven to a privately owned Dutch company, while in other news Lukoil’s Bulgarian refinery is cleared to resume operations.
A round up of news from refineries across the US.