Refining

AMETEK has announced its results for the first quarter 2016.

The company's results for the first quarter of 2016 show improved sales and increased profitability.

Siemens has been awarded a 25 yr long-term service agreement for the planned Umm Al Houl combined cycle power plant in Qatar.

Though domestic oil demand is expected to keep falling to 3.1 million bpd in 2017, production growth will increase from 2.5 million bpd last year to 3.4 million bpd in 2021.

Metso has expanded its strong local presence with a new operational valve service centre in Poland.

The adjustments to Ecopetrol's 2016 Investment Plan are part of the measures taken to navigate the low crude oil price environment.

Suncor has agreed to acquire a further position in Syncrude, purchasing the 5% interest, effective April 2016.

Amec Foster Wheeler and DeltaValve, LLC, have formed a strategic alliance related to DeltaValve’s centre feed technology.

Technip has announced the signing of a 4 yr extension of its 5 yr initial contract with Petrobras S.A. for its Flexible Pipes Logistic Base.

US demand for lubricants is projected to expand slightly to 2.4 billion gal. in 2020, with a market value of US$23.5 billion.

EIA has released some summary data on energy production, consumption, stocks, trade, prices, and emissions.

Engineers India Limited (EIL) will supply project management consultancy for the installation of Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) Unit 2 in Chittagong.

Renewable Energy Group has cut the ribbon at it’s new biorefinery while announcing upgrades to the plant.

Above normal temperatures during the 2015 - 2016 winter were a key factor in lowering heating demand and winter fuel expenditures.

LyondellBasell has announced plans for refinery repair in Houston and ethylene plant expansion in Corpus Christi.