Refining

Kirby Corp. has also commented on the impacts of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to its operations.

Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. is set to expand its refined petroleum products pipeline system to handle demand for fuel in central and north Texas markets.

Pemex has begun the selection process for partners to supply hydrogen to refineries in Mexico.

AkzoNobel has signed a marketing and distribution agreement with Benarx Solutions.

The US EIA reports that Hurricane Harvey caused substantial disruptions to crude oil and petroleum product supply chains.

Essar Oil UK plans to invest US$250 million at its Stanlow Refinery to increase throughput, and improve yields and revenues.

A California regulator, South Coast Air Quality Management District, has approved funding for a project between ClearSign and Torrance Refinery.

API supports pro-growth tax reform and economic policies that will strengthen US energy security.

Pinnacle Midstream has selected Bedrock Automation’s control system as the automation platform for its crude oil receipt and delivery points.

Shell has opened its first service station in Mexico as part of its plans to invest US$1 billion in the country over the next 10 years.

Facility assessments and restart activities continue at ExxonMobil’s Baytown refinery, with pipelines beginning to transport fuel. Its Beaumont refinery remains shut down.

Mokveld Valves BV has become the first valve manufacturer in the world to receive Functional Safety Management certificate for IEC 61508 and 61511 standards.

The Linde Gases Division and Total Raffinerie Mitteldeutschland are extending their existing partnership by a further 15 years.

W. R. Grace & Co. explains how refiners can meet the need for higher octane gasoline while ensuring sulfur content remains within regulations.

ITM Power has agreed a joint project with Shell to install a 10 MW electrolyser at the Wesseling refinery.