Refining

The US EIA has confirmed that US crude oil exports increased following the disruption to refineries caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Iraq also plans to construct three more refineries and is looking for investment.

The US EPA has withdrawn the ‘once in always in’ policy for major sources under Clean Air Act.

Shell Midstream Partners declared a cash distribution of US$0.333 per limited partner unit for 4Q17.

McDermott and CB&I announce early termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for proposed combination.

Evoqua Water Technologies has been recognised by Chevron for ‘Exceptional Site Support Performance’.

Saras has selected AspenTech’s prescriptive maintenance software to improve business performance and drive operational excellence at its refinery.

Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim biological treatment plant will treat up to 84 million litres of wastewater per day.

Fluid Components International has extended its offering of safety integrity level-compliant thermal flow meters, liquid/gas flow switches and level switches.

Motiva has named Brian Coffman as its new President and CEO.

Petrotechnics’ survey warns that the pace of innovation in digitalisation could challenge adoption.

KBC has signed a consultancy agreement with China Energy Engineering North Co. Ltd for the integration of operations at six oil refineries in China.

The Turbomachinery Laboratory has named John A. Pappas as its Interim Director.

Eeva Sipilä has been appointed Metso's interim President and CEO, and will take up her position on 3 February.

ONGC has acquired the Indian government’s 51.11% stake in HPCL for Rs. 369 billion (US$5.78 billion).