Refining

Orascom Construction has selected Aconex Ltd (ACNXF) to manage its methanol plant megaproject.

Emerson Automation Solutions and TopNIR Systems have launched the industry’s first complete blending solution that includes online crude characterisation.

An Indian refinery has announced it will use Honeywell UOP technology to meet rising domestic demand for clean fuels.

3M has announced it will acquire Scott Safety from Johnson Controls.

Clariant has launched a new catalyst for more profitable and sustainable fuel upgrading in petroleum refineries.

According to a new report from Grand View Research, Inc., the algae biofuel market will be worth US$10.73 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 8.8%.

CB&I has been awarded a contract for a hydrocracking unit for the Afipsky oil refinery expansion project.

Greyrock, Tsinghua University and DRI have partnered up to assess the potential of using synthetic diesel fuels to improve air quality in China.

TransMontaigne has announced it has ramped up the expansion of its refining terminals on the US Gulf Coast.

The API has welcomed the EPA’s action to strengthen US energy facilities.

Alliance BioEnergy Plus, Inc. has highlighted the economic benefits of its proprietary CTS process and its new cellulosic ethanol production plant.

SOCAR GPC has announced it has selected UNIPOL™ PE technology for polymer production at its new plant in Garadagh, Azerbaijan.

Ashtead will now supply the Eddyfi Lyft, an inspection tool for identifying corrosion under insulation.

Amec Foster Wheeler has agreed to a £2.2bn takeover by Wood Group.

MAN Diesel & Turbo will deliver two compressor trains to Nigerian Dangote Oil Refining Co.’s refinery in Lagos.