Refining

Refining NZ has awarded WorleyParsons a framework agreement for EPCm services at the Marsden Point Refinery.

KBR has announced its return to Malaysia with its joint venture with BIV Builders.

The Massachusetts Petroleum Council (MPC) has appointed David O’Donnell as its new Associate Director.

Wison Engineering has announced it will collaborate with Honeywell UOP on international methanol-to-olefins projects.

Chevron Phillips Chemical has announced it has increased its organosulfur capacity at the Tessenderlo Facility in Belgium.

WorleyParsons will provide EPCM services for Shell downstream projects worldwide.

The high-level meeting saw presentations from OPEC on short-term oil market developments, as well as the long-term energy outlook.

The AFPM has appointed Jaime Zarraby as Senior Vice President, Communications.

Owens Corning has reached an agreement to acquire cellular glass manufacturer Pittsburgh Corning.

Saudi Aramco has signed a number of agreements with US companies to promote bilateral trade.

Emerson has completed the acquisition of MYNAH Technologies.

ADNOC has signed an exclusive agreement with Penthol for Group III base oil sales into the USA through the Vertex-Penthol Partnership.

According to the US EIA, net oil revenues from oil producing and exporting countries (OPEC) in 2016 were the lowest they have been since 2004.

Jacobs has announced it is expanding its Cisco relationship to enhance its connectivity solution options in Canada.

The Department of Industrial Relations’ Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has approved a regulation to strengthen workplace safety and health at oil refineries across California.