Early March US downstream update
A round up of downstream news from refineries across the US.
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Egypt instability threatens the energy sector
Concerns for the energy sector in Egypt have been raised following a terrorist attack against a gas pipeline in the Sinai peninsula.
Eastern European/Middle Eastern early March downstream update
Ukraine refinery may shut as prospects improve in Belarus and Azerbaijan.
Two South American downstream deals completed
ExxonMobil sells downstream assets while Petrobras orders equipment for offshore developments.
Libyan supply update
The IEA releases information regarding the reduced supply of crude from Libya and its effect on the wider oil market.
PBF takes over operations of Toledo refinery
Sunoco completes the sale of its 170 000 bpd Ohio refinery
EU maintenance update
A round up of EU companies’ maintenance news.
Iraq’s Oil Ministry outlines plans to recover output after Baiji attack
One crude unit will restart ahead of schedule, as two remain incapacitated.
Two deals for UK refineries near completion
Valero negotiates purchase of Pembroke refinery, while Essar bids for Stanlow refinery.
North American maintenance update
A round up of US companies’ maintenance news.
Middle Eastern late February downstream update
A round up of late February downstream news in Middle Eastern nations.
New study prompts ATP to call for access to Alaska OCS
API urges a considered political response to a new study documenting the economic potential of the Alaskan OCS resources.
NPRA Reliability and Maintenance Conference advanced program released
Information on the event based in Denver is now available online.
Wood Mackenzie predict overcapacity and closures in Atlantic Basin refining
Jonathan Leitch analyses the economic performance of Atlantic Basin refineries, and assess the challenges faced within the region in the years to come.
Gas processing to be a key focus of Gastech exhibition
Gastech has been a highlight of the processing sector’s calendar since its launch in 1972. With its 2011 additions and expansion, Gastech is set to become an even more significant opportunity to meet decision makers from the international gas processing market.