Refining

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.

Expanding its analytics offering, Koch Engineered Solutions has acquired EFT Analytics.

Gazprom Neft and the Government of the Khabarovsk Krai have signed an agreement for the supply of bitumen and lubricants to the region.

In an effort to improve its plant maintenance offering, Yokogawa has acquired the UK-based company, RAP International.

Striving to improve efficiency, drones are becoming integral to downstream companies, reports GlobalData.

Clariant has opened a new high throughput experimentation laboratory in Houston, Texas, serving the US oil and gas industry.