Refining

US natural gas and oil companies have launched an environmental partnership to accelerate the industry’s reductions in methane and VOCs.

Emerson has completed the purchase of oil and gas software provider, Paradigm.

ClearSign Combustion has received a multi-unit order from a major refiner.

Shell Midstream Partners has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire a 100% interest in five products terminals and partial interest in two Gulf of Mexico corridor pipelines.

Sonomatic has received the NDT and rope access contract for Petroineos Manufacturing Ltd.

Associated Petroleum Terminals (APT) Immingham Ltd has joined EEMUA as a corporate member.

ExxonMobil’s Baton Rouge Refinery has been recognised by the US Environmental Protection Agency for innovation in reducing nitrogen pollution in its wastewater.

Motiva Enterprises has added Group III premium base oils to its portfolio.

Exxon Mobil Corp. will combine its refining and marketing operations into a single company, ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants Co., in 1Q18.

TechnipFMC, Samsung Engineering and Tecnicas Reunidas have been awarded a contract for the expansion of the Sitra Refinery.

Shell and Gexcon have joined forces to bring Shell’s hazard and risk software models to market.

Belgium Total has completed the upgrade of its largest refining and petrochemicals platform in Europe.

Quadrise Fuels International has signed a memorandum of agreement with JGC Corp.

Five alkylation technology licenses have been awarded to DuPont, which will support Sinopec’s commitment to environmental progress in China.

TOYO has been awarded a contract for the expansion of a naphtha cracking furnace in Japan.