The worldwide sulfur market is facing a glut of product as refiners look to process heavier crudes and oil sands. While a short term recover is to be experienced, long term market stability will rely on the development of new uses for the product.
Essar Group and ONGC Videsh have announced new investments in two African refineries.
Chiyoda Singapore Ltd. have been awarded the design and engineering contract for the desulfurisation facilities at Shell’s Pulau Bukom refinery.
This article provides an overview of the North African hydrocarbon industry, assesses its vital regions and considers a future of promise to coincide with the global economic recovery.
South Korea's petrochemical producers face tough times ahead as they prepare for growing competition from Middle Eastern suppliers and China.
This article offers a recent history of India’s oil and gas industry and describes its current situation, as the nation seeks to expand and increase its refining capacity.
ASEAN countries have been the subject of fast paced growth over recent years, leading to a growing demand for energy, as well as stepping up the search for alternative fuel sources as oil reserves decline.
Taiwan’s petrochemicals industry has faced roller coaster market conditions for the past 18 months mirroring trends in the fortunes of the global petrochemicals sector. This article traces the industry’s progress and considers its future.
As we near the end of 2009, all the energy sectors are starting to show signs of recovery, from nuclear power to renewables, this can be seen in the upsurge in project commissioning.
A report has suggested that alternative energy systems will not be able to completely replace fossil fuels, and a major rethink on the dynamics of the modern world is required to adjust to the changing situation.
A new report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) explores 10 common myths about energy in America. The aim of the report is to put accurate information into the public domain that might inform those who will be involved in marking up the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in the US Senate.
Air Products has signed a long term supply contract and plans to construct a new hydrogen plant in the Netherlands, serving ExxonMobil’s Rotterdam refinery.
Sinopec has commenced commercial operation at its new refining complex in Quanzhou, China, and has signed a preliminary deal worth US$ 9 billion with Kuwait to build another facility in southern China.
Russia and China are moving towards a mammoth energy deal, with the signing of dozens of commercial pacts worth US$ 3.5 billion and with the framework in place for a natural gas pipelines agreement.
Nigeria’s Federal Government has removed the US$ 1 million deposit previously in place for investors planning to build private refineries