Refining

Shell has unveiled plans to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050 or sooner.

Rystad Energy has reported that US crude stock builds have broken records as refinery runs are forecast to fall by 3.8 million bpd.

Wood Mackenzie has reported that Saudi Arabia’s May 2020 Official Selling Prices for crude exports target Asian refiners with steep discounts.

Rodan Energy Solutions has opened a new office in New Jersey and confirmed the appointment of a new Managing Director for US Operations.

Quorum Software has released a guide to the oil and gas industry to achieve efficient and agile operations.

Thaioil has selected Haldor Topsoe air quality control technology for its Sriracha Refinery in Thailand.

Sibur and Brochesia have announced a joint project to enhance the company’s digital transformation.

ExxonMobil has announced that it has carried out field tests of eight methane detection technologies in Texas and New Mexico.

Matt Flanagan and Patrick Long, Opportune LLP, USA, explore the importance of integrating crude refining with petrochemicals manufacturing, and its potential to create value in the long term.

ICIS reports that at least 6.6 million tpy of Europe’s ethylene production capacity is threatened by oil refineries running at reduced rates or ceasing production.

OPEC producers and its allies have agreed a record deal to cut oil output in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The April issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering is now available online!

GlobalData has reported that the US will drive North America to reach a total refining capacity of 25.8 million bpd in 2024.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, dmg::events has decided to reschedule the Global Energy Show to 8 – 10 June 2021.

The EIA has announced that it expects the US to return to being a net importer of crude oil and petroleum products as production declines.