Refining

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.

GlobalData has reported that the US oil and gas industry saw a drop of 28.2% in deal activity in February 2020.

Industry associations release new edition of the Sustainability reporting guidance for the oil and gas industry.

Limetree Bay has announced a range of measures activated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AVEVA has announced the acquisition of production accounting software from MESEnter.

Chevron Lummus Global has announced that it has been awarded a contract by a Southeast Asian refiner.

WSG has announced the acquisition of OSS Enviro.

BASF has released a new fluidised catalytic cracking catalyst aimed at increasing butylene yield.

Wood Mackenzie analysis has revealed that China’s crude stock could reach 1.15 billion bbl in 2020.

Gazprom Neft has announced the completion of the modernisation of its diesel hydrotreatment facility in Omsk, Russia.