Refining

LyondellBasell has named Michael McMurray its executive vice president and chief financial officer, to replace Thomas Aebischer.

GlobalData has reported that 3D printing usage will continue to grow in the oil and gas industry.

ProSep has announced that its crude mixer has been successfully rolled out in Argentina, Slovakia and the USA.

The EIA has reported that crude oil used by US refineries is continuing to get lighter in most regions of the country.

Endress+Hauser and Vector CAG will serve as the main instrument vendor for a large Texas refinery.

In line with IMO 2020 requirements, Lukoil has begun production of low-sulfur fuel oil.

Analysts from Saitama Rakuten International have reported that Saudi Aramco could raise the highest amount of capital from an IPO ever.

COOEC-Fluor has announced that it has completed the pipe spool fabrication portion of its contract for KIPIC’s Al-Zour refinery project.

ClearStream has announced new project awards and a 100% contract renewal rate with upstream, downstream and midstream companies.

A new survey from Tripwire Inc. suggests that 93% of cybersecurity professionals are concerned about cyberattacks shutting down operations.

Sulzer has expanded its operations in Southeast Asia with the opening of a new service centre in Semenyih, Malaysia.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies and AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group have formed a new catalyst recycling joint venture.

Petrobras has announced that it has begun to accept non-binding offers for its Gabriel Passos Refinery.

Husky Energy has reached an agreement for the sale of its Prince George Refinery to Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure.

At the OPITO Global Conference, Dr Ayesha Khanna will outline the benefits that artificial intelligence can offer to the energy industry.