Refining

Novvi and Chevron enter agreement to develop new renewable base oil technologies.

Reuters is reporting the proposed US$44 billion Ratnagiri refinery on India’s west coast is running into substantial opposition from local farmers who are refusing to surrender their land.

The two companies will explore ways to upgrade and commercialise the non-prime product generated at Borouge, the joint venture between ADNOC and Austria-based Borealis. This process, known as compounding, would take place at the proposed facility, situated in the Ruwais Industrial Complex.

Kim Melton and Jack Bittner, Johns Manville, examine five challenges that maintenance teams may encounter that could significantly hinder the chances of a successful maintenance turnaround.

Implico has worked alongside Actemium on the complete replacement of the field equipment for tank truck loading at Gunvor’s refinery in Ingolstadt.

Conval has announced the appointment of Brian E. White as Refining & Chemical Industry Manager, serving the petrochemical industry in the Gulf states.

ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing LLC and BASF Corp. form a gas treating alliance for natural gas processing and petroleum refining.

ADNOC and Cepsa have signed a project development agreement for a new linear alkylbenzene facility at a refining and petrochemicals complex in Ruwais.

Trafigura has completed its acquisition of Pampa Energía’s downstream assets in Argentina.

ADNOC has unveiled its plans to invest US$45 billion to become a leading global player in the downstream industry.

Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) has successfully released the second shipment of Gasoline RON 95 (MOGAS95) from its facility.

GlobalData reports that North America led with the highest refining capacity under maintenance in 4Q17.

Esso Italiana has agreed to sell its Augusta refinery, three fuel terminals, and associated pipelines to Sonatrach.

Pipetech has appointed Frank Andersen as General Manager Scandinavia.

Siemens Digital Factory and Process Industries & Drives Division has appointed a new Finance Director.