Refining

GlobalData has reported on Total’s decision to revise CAPEX guidance in the wake of a drop in oil prices.

The API’s March 2020 Monthly Statistical Report shows a decline in US petroleum demand.

The AFPM supports the initiative which aims to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance burdens for 2020.

Reynolds Contamination Control has signed a five-year distribution agreement with Petro Industrial Pty Ltd.

The US EIA has published its Weekly Petroleum Status Report which provides crude oil and refined products balances for the US.

Well Resources Inc. has announced the commissioning of a 300 000 tpy Ionikylation unit at Sinopec’s Wuhan refinery, which is the world’s first commercial scale revamp from a hydrogen fluoride based alkylation process.

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.