Refining

Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemical Co. (ANRPC) will upgrade its existing naphtha complex using Honeywell UOP engineering services.

ExxonMobil expects to add approximately 20 000 bpd of light, heavy and extra-heavy lubricant base stocks when upgrades at its Singapore integrated refining and petrochemical complex are complete in 2025.

In an historic first, Uzbekistan’s new state-of-the-art gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in the Qashqadaryo Region has begun producing synthetic oil.

Fintoil, together with Neste Engineering Solutions, has selected Emerson’s automation software and technologies to maximise the operational performance of its biorefinery being constructed in the port of Hamina-Kotka, Finland.

Lummus Technology has announced the launch of its Polaris breech-lock closure – a new technological upgrade applicable to its high-pressure heat exchanger equipment.

SIAD Macchine Impianti has completed the construction of a horizontal nitrogen compressor for Technip Energies Italy spa.

Wood Mackenzie research suggests that a complete ban on Russian commodity exports will accelerate LNG growth and the energy transition.

Chevron Corp. has awarded Worley a 10-year global master services agreement to provide services to Chevron’s upstream, midstream, and downstream assets.

In light of evolving operating environments, Idemitsu has determined that a revamping of the Idemitsu group's manufacturing and supply framework is inevitable.

Focal Point Energy has agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture with Insa Oil to expand Insa Oil's portfolio of refined products into the broader Balkan market, and develop new clean energy opportunities in the region.

Vegas Renewable Diesel Inc. has announced the acquisition of a prime site near Las Vegas, US, for a renewable diesel refinery.

According to Wood Mackenzie, potential low-carbon hydrogen demand from the global refining sector could reach 50 million tpy by 2050.

GTC Vorro Technology, a provider of environmental services and process technologies to oil and gas, refining, petrochemical and chemical companies, has been acquired by US-based MBT Technology.

The EIA forecasts that US refinery utilisation will be relatively high this summer in response to strong wholesale prices for petroleum products, such as diesel and gasoline.

ABB has been selected by Braya Renewable Fuels to support the transformation of the idled Come By Chance oil refinery in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, into a renewable fuels production centre.