Downstream news updates

Novity has entered into an MoU with Chiyoda Corp. to jointly deploy an integrated solution combining Novity’s predictive maintenance AI platform with Chiyoda’s operations and maintenance total solution platform.

Mantel has named Wood as the preferred fired-equipment partner as first commercial project advances in Western Canada.

BOTAS and Argent LNG LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding for the delivery of US-origin LNG into Türkiye.

Aster has taken FID to proceed with the US$80 million project to expand ethylene export capacity at its ethylene cracker complex in Singapore.

In the May issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Rhys Jenkins, Servomex, discusses how operators can best maximise safety, purity, and profitability across the whole LNG production value chain.

2026 marks 125 years since the foundation of Sandvik Process Systems in 1901 – an origin that laid the groundwork for IPCO.

The Republic of Uzbekistan and ROSEN Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for technical cooperation in the oil and gas sector.

Phillips 66 has announced that it is moving forward with the Zeus Gas Plant and a third Coastal Bend Fractionator, two projects that will advance its integrated wellhead-to-market strategy, Gulf Coast, US.

BASF has opened a new research and development centre for advancements in refinery catalysts in Attapulgus, Georgia, US.

The EIA forecast US industrial natural gas consumption will climb to record highs through 2027 in the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.

ENEOS has announced that it has entered into Share Purchase Agreements with various subsidiaries of Chevron to acquire 100% of Chevron’s downstream fuels and lubricants marketing businesses in Southeast Asia and Australia.

ADNOC has announced the exchange of two strategic collaboration agreements with Indian partners, reinforcing the strong and expanding UAE-India energy partnership.

Technip Energies received full notice to proceed for a major EPC contract with Commonwealth LNG for its 9.5 million tpy LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, US.

Ludoil Capital has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with GOI Energy for the acquisition of the latter's stake in ISAB, the owner of the Priolo Gargallo refinery.

Aster and Puraglobe have signed an MOU to jointly explore the development of a re-refined base oil processing facility in Singapore – turning used motor oil into high-performance Group II/III/III+ base oils.

LanzaTech has decided to invest in Ghent, Belgium, in Europe's first commercial plant for sustainable aviation fuel based on alcohol-to-jet technology.

International energy leaders to converge in Calgary, driving millions in economic activity, boosting tourism, and reinforcing the region’s tole as a global energy hub.

Asia is poised to dominate the global ethylene glycol capacity additions by 2030 due to surging domestic demand and sustained investment in petrochemical infrastructure, GlobalData has reported.

PuriFire Energy has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with X-Press Feeders to support the development and supply of green bio methanol for the shipping sector.

Venture Global, Inc. has announced the execution of two binding agreements with TotalEnergies and Vitol for the purchase of additional US LNG from Venture Global.

The US Energy Information Administration has published its May Short-Term Energy Outlook, reflecting a continued disruption to Middle Eastern oil flows.

FlyORO and Aether Fuels have announced the signing of a non-binding MoU to jointly explore the potential development of SAF supply-chain, blending, and associated activities in support of Aether's Project Beacon and future Aether SAF projects.

Ketjen has announced a partnership with Imubit to offer refiners real-time, actionable catalyst intelligence for fluid catalytic cracking and hydroprocessing units.

Worley has announced a non-exclusive strategic agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, to jointly pursue opportunities in the LNG sector.