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IEA: latest on diesel market strains

As the impacts of the Strait of Hormuz crisis continue to strain energy markets – particularly global diesel markets – the IEA are working closely with governments around the world to assess the impacts on energy markets and coordinate responses to supply disruptions.

Enhancing safety and productivity

In this special report, Eric Reinbolt, Joe Jackson, and Phillip Lange, RedGuard, USA, explain how blast resistant modules have evolved from basic safety structures into multi-functional facilities that protect workers from industrial explosions and enhance operational productivity.

KBC (A Yokogawa Company) announces launch of Petro-SIM® 7.7

KBC (A Yokogawa Company) has announced the launch of Petro-SIM® 7.7, an advanced process simulation, optimisation, and digital twin platform for engineers and safety specialists working across the refining, petrochemical, chemical, and process industries.

JERA establishes JERA Oil Storage

JERA Co., Inc. has established JERA OIL STORAGE Co., Inc. as a dedicated operating company to manage the operation of national petroleum stockpiling bases currently operated by JERA under a joint contracting arrangement with JOGMEC.


More hydrocarbon news updates

 
 
 

iKet: turning catalyst intelligence into faster refinery decisions

Ketjen’s new platform, iKet™, gives refinery engineers real-time visibility into catalyst and unit performance by directly linking operating data to technical expertise and process models. Instead of waiting on periodic reviews, teams can spot anomalies sooner, work collaboratively, and make faster, better-supported FCC and HPC decisions that protect operating margins.

 
 
 
 

GEN-H plans hydrogen-powered balancing plant

GEN-H is planning a 200 - 300 MW zero-emission balancing power facility in Finland using Hycamite’s methane pyrolysis technology to produce hydrogen and solid carbon.

 
 
 

Westlake to close PVC plant

Westlake Corp. has announced that, in light of challenging market conditions, the company is taking action to improve profitability by closing its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Cologne, Germany.

 

PIF Energy plans US$2 billion crude tanker fleet

PIF Energy has announced a planned US$2 billion investment to acquire up to 15 crude oil tankers, adding seaborne transport capacity at a time when disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and tight refined-product markets are intensifying the global fuel crisis.

 
 

SAR signs an agreement with Yamata

Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) has signed an agreement with Yamata for the construction of a second refinery of 4 million tpy and the modernisation of the Mbao refinery, Senegal.