Refining

Chevron Corp. has reported increased earnings in 3Q17 to US$2 billion, with downstream operations accounting for US$640 million.

Naftna Industrija Srbije has started construction of a new deep conversion complex at its Pancevo Refinery in Serbia.

The US EIA suggests that Gulf Coast refinery runs are starting to approach the levels seen prior to Hurricane Harvey.

A new report suggests returning confidence in the employment sector of the oil and gas industry.

Chevron Corp. has elected John B. Frank to its board of directors.

Praxair has signed a new long-term contract with BASF in the US Gulf Coast.

Aramco Overseas Company B.V. has entered into an arrangement to acquire Gunvor’s stake in a terminal in Rotterdam.

On 7 November, Conval will celebrate the 50th anniversary since the company was founded.

SUEZ has broken ground on a new laboratory in Texas for R&D in the oil and gas industry.

SNC-Lavalin and Chevron have signed a master services agreement for systems completion support on Chevron’s major projects.

Chevron Lummus Global starts-up a vacuum residue upgrading plant using its VRDS technology at the Huizhou Refinery.

Vitol US Holding Co. has agreed to acquire Noble Americas Corp.

Velocys has signed a site option agreement with Adams County, Mississippi, for its first US biorefinery.

The agreement covers exploration, production, transportation, refining and sales of hydrocarbons.

Phillips 66 announces a 3Q17 cash distribution of US$0.646 per common unit.