Refining

ESAI Energy believes that global demand for transport fuels will rise by more than 1 million bpd in 2019.

The IMO is making progress towards inclusion of methanol in gas-fuelled ships code, according to the Methanol Institute.

The refiner is currently entertaining bids for its crude oil storage facility.

Valve and valve-block manufacturing in the Germany-based facility has been officially in progress since July.

Fluor and IBM have announced the use of AI for the monitoring of EPC megaprojects.

The agreement will see DuPont install low-sulfur diesel hydrotreater at Argentine refinery.

Latest report forecasts upstream gas CAPEX to grow to a peak of US$1.13 trillion in 2025.

Sempra Energy subsidiary signs a long-term agreement with Chevron for 50% of Topolobampo terminal's initial capacity.

Marsh Bellofram flame management division announces safety product for the prevention of explosions, burns and other hazards.

VEGA Americas looks at how installing a vapour compensation gauge on a coke drum system can minimise shutdowns during refining.

Desalination and dehydration unit will be installed in Tengiz, Kazakhstan.

ProSep supplies Equinor with three ProSalt mixer units for the Johan Castberg project in the Barents Sea.

GATE will provide commissioning and start-up services at Meridian's North Dakota oil refinery, with full operation expected in 2020.

Hexagon announces agreement with Metso to improve project data exchange efficiency for EPC firms.

Air Products has announced plans to build a new liquid hydrogen production plant at its La Porte, Texas facility.