Refining

Jacobs has signed a sulfur recovery technology licensor agreement with Paqell.

Metso has signed contracts with four distributors in Brazil, reinforcing the presence of its flow control business.

ENPAR Technologies has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Pumptronics.

How can refiners remain sustainable and competitive in a strong European downstream industry? Alan Gelder, Wood Mackenzie, will explore this at ERTC.

Wood Group has been awarded a maintenance services oil refinery contract by Total.

Commissioner Arias Cañete said: “A more liquid, transparent and flexible LNG market will contribute to the diversification of gas supplies in Europe.”

Rosneft has held a working meeting to discuss the extended supply volumes, joint production projects, and prospects for modernisation of the Cienfuegos refinery.

This follows 2000 hours of validation testing on-board a Panamax containership fitted with a Wärtsilä 8RT-flex82T engine.

Energy & Minerals Group and Laredo Petroleum have entered into a binding agreement to sell Medallion Gathering & Processing.

John Flannery succeeds Jeff Immelt as chairman of GE while Lorenzo Simonelli is named chairman of Baker Hughes GE.

Parkland’s ownership of the Burnaby Refinery and related supply infrastructure will enhance its supply advantage.

BASF’s detergent technology has been approved for TOP TIER Diesel standard.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has sold its 40% interest in Neste Jacobs Oy to the Neste Corp.

Chevron Corp. has announced that its Board of Directors elected Michael K. Wirth chairman of the board and CEO.

The API reports that petroleum demand last month was the highest in August since 2007.