Refining

According to GlobalData, Iraq will contribute 38% of the Middle East’s crude distillation unit capacity growth by 2023.

Sulzer GTC will provide pygas processing technologies for SIBUR’s Kstovo olefins production plant in Russia.

British astronaut Major Tim Peake will give the keynote speech at the OPITO Global Conference on 6 November in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Saudi Aramco have announced that full production will be restored by the end of September following the attacks on its Abqaiq and Khurais plants.

Mammoet have shared an insight into the steps taken to replace an old acid converter vessel at a Gulf Coast spent acid regeneration facility.

Axens has announced that its latest nickel-based catalyst has been chosen by Galp for its selective hydrogenation unit.

GlobalData has made a comment on the impact of the Saudi Arabian oil outage on global oil prices, and how this may test the US’s ability to swing supply.

Rystad Energy has made a comment on the recent drone attacks on Aramco oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia.

Following the company’s acquisition by Schneider Electric, AVEVA has announced that its new portfolio capability has been validated.

Air Liquide has signed a contract for the supply of hydrogen to Pilipinas Shell’s Tabangao refinery in Batangas, Philippines.

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber and Alexander Novak met in Abu Dhabi to discuss potential collaboration between Russia and the UAE.

Baker Hughes, a GE company, and C3.ai have announced the launch of their first AI software application.

Axens and SP3H has signed a strategic partnership to develop a real-time microanalyser for liquids in the downstream sector.

Gazprom Neft has announced that it has begun shipping granulated sulfur from its Badra oilfield in Iraq.

Tai Piazza, Refining Industry Manager, VEGA Americas, discusses the use of guided wave radar technology in measuring build-up levels in sulphur pits.