Uzbekneftegaz to modernise refinery with Honeywell UOP technology
The technology will be used to increase crude oil conversion and produce cleaner-burning Euro-V standard gasoline and diesel fuel.
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Viva Energy refinery could return to full production in November
The Geelong refinery is operating at reduced production levels due to the impacts on fuel demand as a result of the Victorian Government restrictions on mobility and workplaces.
Jiatong Energy to use INVISTA technology for dual PTA lines
The two lines, which will use INVISTA’s latest P8 PTA technology, will be installed in Rudong, Nantong City, Jiangsu province, China.
Heide Refinery licenses AspenTech optimisation software
The software will be deployed to help improve refinery margins with real-time, closed-loop, dynamic optimisation increasing the flexibility of operations.
Shanghai Huayi to use Honeywell technology to produce propylene
The company will use C3 Oleflex™ technology for propane dehydrogenation for the production of 750 000 t of polymer-grade propylene at its plant in Qinzhou, Guangxi, China.
AspenTech launches production optimisation solution for refineries
The Aspen Unified solution brings planning and scheduling together in one environment to connect and automate isolated processes, maximise the yield of high value products, push closer to limits and drive improved margins.
Sulzer restarting seminars on separation technology and equipment in China
The company recently conducted a seminar on natural gas treatment for a leading company in the oil and gas sector.
TGE awarded engineering contract for INEOS Project ONE
The contract covers initial engineering services engagement for the cryogenic storage facilities of the new PDH and ethane cracker units to be built at the project.
Axens selected as technology provider for Nigeria refinery project
BUA Group has selected Axens as the technology provider for its greenfield 200 000 bpd refinery and petrochemical plant in Nigeria.
Motiva Enterprises to bring Port Arthur production units back online this week
The production units at the Port Arthur refinery were shut as a result of Hurricane Laura.
LyondellBasell to supply Duqm Refinery with polypropylene and high-density polyethylene technologies
Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company LLC (DRPIC) has selected LyondellBasell’s polypropylene and high-density polyethylene technologies for a new facility.
Rodan Energy expands US leadership team
Rodan Energy Solutions has announced the appointment of Aaron Breidenbaugh as Director, US Markets and Regulatory Affairs.
Evonik acquires Porocel
Evonik has acquired Porocel for US$210 million to accelerate the growth of its catalysts business.
AFPM issues statement on gap year applications
The AFPM has issued the following statement about the ‘gap year’ applications that have been submitted by small refineries.
US refiners grapple with fuel demand loss
GlobalData reports on how refiners in the US are coping with reduced demand for gasoline and jet fuel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.