Refining

Saudi Aramco has announced that it is launching a base oils business as part of its downstream integration strategy.

According to an IHS Markit report, naphtha faces competition from the abundant supply of natural gas liquids.

Ace Ethanol has announced its plans to install the D3MAX cellulosic ethanol pilot plant in Stanley, Wisconsin.

Flowserve has announced it has been awarded a significant contract to supply pumping equipment for the Hengli Integrated Refining Complex in China.

GTC Technology has announced the successful installation of a second dividing wall column (DWC) for Reliance Industries in India.

Clariant and CB&I have announced they will collaborate on a design for a major new propane dehydrogenation unit in China.

DuPont and Lundberg have jointly announced they will offer air pollution control (APC) systems for refineries and petrochemical plants.

ExxonMobil has announced it will expand its Group II base stock production at its Singapore refinery.

Honeywell and Seeq have announced they will collaborate as part of the Honeywell Connected Plant initiative to help process manufacturers leverage data and insights in their operations.

McLaren has confirmed it has joined forces with BP and Castrol for the provision of Formula 1 fuels and lubricant technology.

The largest petrochemicals project in China has selected a range of controls and process technology from Honeywell.

PEC Ltd has announced a fall in revenue due to lower turnover from overseas project works following completions in FY16.

Mark R. Spivak has joined Baker Botts’ Global Projects Practice.

Pakistan has announced its plans to build its first naphtha cracker complex, according to the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers’ Association.

The Gazprom Neft Omsk Refinery processed a total of 20.5 million t of crude oil in 2016.