Refining

Following a strong performance in 1Q17, OMV expects refining margins to trend downwards for the rest of 2017 due to persisting overcapacity in the market.

The API has welcomed the nomination of Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson as FERC commissioners.

The Dow Chemical Company has announced its next phase of comprehensive investments over the next five years to enhance its competitive advantage and deliver earnings growth.

Agility has announced it is expanding its new Powertrain Systems unit by acquiring certain propane assets of CleanFUEL USA.

Honeywell UOP’s PSA units have been selected for ZPC’s new integrated refining and petrochemical complex in China.

BCCK has appointed John Peterson as Director of Business Development to support growth in the Houston/Gulf and Rocky Mountain regions.

ExxonMobil has announced it will acquire the Jurong Aromatics Corporation plant in Singapore.

KBR and IBM have announced they have partnered up to create digital solutions for the global hydrocarbons industry.

NATSO and others have urged the US Congress to extend the biodiesel blenders' tax credit as it considers the phase out.

Johnson Matthey has revealed its new brand identity, reflecting its position as a science-led company that has a positive impact.

Pertamina has announced it is expanding the marketing of its Pertalite non-subsidised fuel in Kupang, NTT.

The AFPM has named Derrick Morgan as Senior Vice President, federal and regulatory affairs.

Clariant has announced that its catalysts are contributing significantly to emission control in China.

EnerMech has launched a joint venture with the Khudairi Group in Iraq to target the oil and gas sector.

Honeywell UOP has announced it has signed an agreement to provide technology and equipment for the expansion of a Jordanian refinery for Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company.