Refining

Global demand for refining catalysts is forecast to grow 3.6% per year to US$4.7 billion in 2020.

The US average retail price for regular gasoline was US$2.24/gal. on 29 August, the lowest price on the Monday before Labour Day since 2004.

The Energy Information Administration is now using near-realtime export data in order to improve weekly petroleum consumption data.

Jacobs has announced its has acquired BAYQIK sulfuric acid converter technology from Bayer AG.

Bankers Petroleum has announced it has signed a domestic crude oil sales contract with Ionian Refining and Trading Co.

Norwegian-based multinational Fjords Processing will deliver risk based approach environmental impact studies for Shell UK.

World Energy has announced its acquisition of Elevance's 72 million gallon biodiesel production facility on the Mississippi River.

On 30 August, API President and CEO Jack Gerard highlighted the US’ global leadership in energy production and reducing carbon emissions.

Chevron and ENN have announced the signing of an LNG sales and purchase agreement.

According to the EIA, OPEC members' net oil export revenue in 2015 dropped to its lowest level since 2004.

KBR has announced two successful startups of dividing wall columns at its El Dorado refinery.

Measurement technology is gaining importance thanks to rising demands in the valve sector, while data is forming the basis for automation and industry 4.0, according to an article from Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.

Phillips 66 Partners has announced it will acquire a NGL logistics system in South Louisiana, currently owned by Chevron.

According to a new report from Douglas-Westwood, the leaner downstream modifications, maintenance and operations (MMO) sector has seen renewed activity.

Sulzer’s new lean management principles reduce repair times and costs for oil and gas industry.