API CEO on the future of the oil and gas industry
API CEo Jack Gerard addressed an LA audience on the central role of the energy industry in the economy of California and the US as a whole.
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Grace Davidson’s NEKTOR™ catalyst recognised with award
The catalyst wins downstream technology of the year award at the Middle East Downstream Week 2011 conference.
API sees Senate tax vote as an opportunity for a more constructive US energy policy
The institute sees the vote result as a step in the right direction, away from heavy oil and gas taxation and towards further development of US domestic reserves.
NPRA and API denounce Senate Democrats’ gasoline price fixing claims
Charles T. Drevna labels the investigation calls as ‘political theatre’ and a waste of taxpayers’ dollars, while API calls the claims ‘an attempt to distract attention from failed energy policy’.
Ecopetrol announces plans to modernise Columbian refinery as PDVSA hits more problems
A substantial modernisation process will allow production of higher quality fuels, reducing Colombia’s need for fuel imports. Meanwhile, PDVSA has experienced further operational issues after a power shortage at the Amuay complex.
Flooding hits refinery operations in southern US: Mid May US downstream update
An update of news from refineries across the USA, including reports from flood stricken refineries in Louisiana, Texas and Tennessee.
Obama outlines new domestic energy plans; API responds
The President’s plan includes increased development in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, as API recognises the strategy as progressive, but with significant limitations.
API criticises Joint Economic Committee study released by Congress
API believes that the new study understates the potential damage that would be caused should taxes on the US oil and gas industry be raised.
NPRA attacks new energy tax proposals
Charles T. Dreva issues a statement strongly criticising Senate proposals to eliminate tax deductions for oil and has producers and refiners.
API criticises proposed legislation to increase taxes on US oil and natural gas companies
API president and CEO said the plans would damage the American economy and energy security.
Manmade photosynthesis may prove an infinite source of energy
With global demand projected to reach 92.1 million barrels of oil a day by 2020, it might be time to challenge the conventional wisdom of our alternative energy investment to include a renewable alternative to oil.
Early May African and Middle Eastern downstream update
A roundup of news from refineries across Africa and the Middle East.
Industry workers meet with members of Congress to discuss US energy policy
Refinery employees stress the importance of the processing sector in buttressing the American economy and energy security.
NPRA Reliability & Maintenance Conference & Exhibition program released
The program for the annual event held in Denver, Colorado on May 24 – 27 is released.
Early May European downstream update
A roundup of news from refineries across Europe.