EPA extends enforcement discretion
The EPA has extended enforcement discretion for fuel storage and distribution facilities in Florida, US.
Refining
Cielo advances construction of diesel refinery
Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. has made progress in the construction of a garbage to high grade renewable diesel refinery.
Integrated biorefinery projects announced by US DOE
The US Department of Energy has selected eight projects to negotiate for up to US$15 million funding to optimise integrated biorefineries.
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Elliott Group receives SIL 3 safety certification
Elliott Group has announced that its Pneumatic Trip System has received IEC 61508 SIL 3 Capable safety certification.
Johnson Controls opens new laboratory
Johnson Controls has completed construction and launched operation of a new screw compressor testing laboratory.
Phillips 66 Partners acquires coke processing units
Phillips 66 Partners LP is set to acquire interests in the Bakken Pipeline and Merey Sweeny, L.P., the owner of fuel-grade coke processing units at the Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery.
EIA: crude prices narrowing and refinery decisions changing
Changing quality mix is affecting crude oil price differentials and refining decisions, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
ExxonMobil assets recovering in Texas
ExxonMobil’s Baytown and Beaumont Refineries have begun fuels production and its chemical plants are ramping up to normal operation.
Chevron selects Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Dassault Systèmes has announced that Chevron Products Co. selected the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to accelerate the development of lubricant products that are sold under the Chevron, Texaco and Caltex names.
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IFLEXX: data communications discussed
At this year's IFLEXX meeting, German petroleum companies came together discuss the progress made in data communications.
Siemens and PAS form cybersecurity partnership
Siemens and PAS have formed a global strategic partnership to provide control system cybersecurity to the oil and gas industry.
Athlon moves headquarters
Athlon Solutions moved its corporate headquarters and technical centre in mid-August 2017.
ClearSign completes Texas refinery project
ClearSign Combustion Corp. has completed the first installation of burners for industrial process heaters at a refinery in Texas, US.
Superior acquires propane distribution assets
Superior has announced the acquisition of R.W. Earhart’s propane distribution assets, expanding its propane distribution business in the US.
BHGE and KBC form partnership
BHGE and KBC announced a preferred partnership that will provide process simulation, asset performance management and operational software solutions to the oil and gas industry.