Refining - 22 July 2015

Without the announced merger between Royal Dutch Shell and BG Group, the value of deals in 2Q15 would have totalled only US$31 billion.

Fitch Ratings has said that lifting the US crude oil export ban will not be a threat to refiners in the near term.

FMC Technologies reported a 15% y/y decline in 2Q15 revenue, primarily due to the continued decline in the North American land market.

Blasch Precision Ceramics introduces abrasion resistant CeraLine™ product line for oilsands and fracking operations.

OPITO is looking to help build workforce skills and Ion Science is on a recruitment drive.