Refining

Cielo has announced the approval of a development permit to proceed with their refinery that converts rubbish into high grade renewable diesel.

The API has reiterated its support for regulation that targets emissions of volatile organic compounds from natural gas operations.

Sandvik has signed an agreement with FAM AB to divest its Process Systems operations.

The API has welcomed Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s order to expedite the oil and gas permitting process on federal lands.

Williams Partners has announced it has completed its sale of interests in the Geismar olefins facility to NOVA Chemicals for US$2.1 billion and entered into a long-term agreement.

Under the MoU, the companies will jointly collaborate on engines and pumps business development in Saudi Arabia.

Vitol has announced it has increased its shareholding in Hascol Petroleum Limited, Pakistan, to 25%.

The API has welcomed the EPA’s proposal to lower biofuel volume but believes that the Renewable Fuel Standard requires reform.

Evoqua has announced it has successfully acquires ADI Systems for industrial wastewater treatment.

SNC-Lavalin has announced it has completed a transformative acquisition of WS Atkins.

The AFPM has issued a statement in support of the US EPA’s proposed changes to biofuels mandates.

BCCK Holding Company has appointed Tony Canfield as its new Vice President of Engineering.

Essar has announced it will complete the Rs 86 000 crore Essar Oil stake sale to Rosneft and Trafigura-UCP consortium.

Delek US Holdings has announced the closing of the acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares of Alon USA Energy Inc.

Chart Industries has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Hudson Products.