Refining

Due to COVID-19, IHS Markit anticipates 1Q20 world oil demand to decline by the largest volume in history.

Sulzer has announced the opening of a new service centre in Riyadh, building on its local pump manufacturing capabilities.

The EIA has reported that less petroleum and other liquids consumed in the US is coming from refineries.

Gazprom Neft has announced that it has cut electricity, heat and fuel consumption and cost at its refineries.

Tai Piazza, Refining Industry Manager at VEGA Americas discusses the company's Multi-point Density Array (MDA) system and how it can be used for a more reliable and accurate ‘look’ at what is happening inside vessels.

FCI has announced that Adam Schleyhahn has been appointed to the position of director of sales.

Petroteq has announced that it has reached a new production milestone of 300 bpd at its Asphalt Ridge plant.

Curtiss-Wright has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dyna-Flo Control Valve Services.

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.