Refining

BP has announced that it is withdrawing its membership from American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) and the Western Energy Alliance (WEA).

BPGIC has announced that it has recently signed a land lease agreement with UAE’s Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone.

Hempel has appointed Katarina Lindström as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

GlobalData has reported that African new-build refining capacity growth is to be led by Nigeria by 2024.

Aramco Trading Company has broadened its European presence with the establishment of a London office.

The EIA has reported that US crude oil production has increased but imports remain strong in order to support refinery operations.

Zeeco has announced the opening of its new office in Midland, Texas.

BPGIC has signed a refinery agreement with BIA for a 25 000 bpd facility.

ExxonMobil has announced the launch of its new online platform for the optimisation of plant performance and efficiency.

Air Products Qudra has held a ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on its industrial gases hub in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

BPGIC and Sahara decided to discontinue their joint development project due to differing perspectives and visions for the refinery.

The API reports that refiners are enabling environmental progress in marine shipping.

ClearSign Technologies Corp. has announced that James M. Simmons resigned as a director of the company to re-focus his resources on his other obligations.

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Cryogenic Industries Service Companies (NCS) has entered into a collaboration agreement with Taikkiso Co. Ltd to become an ACD authorised sales and service agent for the Taiwan market.