Refining

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.

The AFPM and API have issued statements in support of the US tax reform proposal.

The shareholders of Praxair have approved the merger of the company with Linde.

Mammoet lifted three columns using its ring crane as part of S-Oil’s refinery expansion project.

Kaspersky Lab has announced the international industrial Capture the Flag (CTF) security competition.

The EPA has extended enforcement discretion for fuel storage and distribution facilities in Florida, US.

Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. has made progress in the construction of a garbage to high grade renewable diesel refinery.

The US Department of Energy has selected eight projects to negotiate for up to US$15 million funding to optimise integrated biorefineries.

Elliott Group has announced that its Pneumatic Trip System has received IEC 61508 SIL 3 Capable safety certification.