Refining

Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology is being used in renewable diesel production at Phillips 66’s refinery in California, US.

Honeywell has announced that OOO ZapSibNeftekhim, a subsidiary of PJSC Sibur Holding, will revamp one of its facilities in western Siberia that uses Honeywell UOP C3 Oleflex technology to increase propylene production.

McDermott International Ltd has announced a contract award for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a new naptha hydrotreating unit and a new isomerisation unit.

Phillips 66 is driving to expand its advanced analytics capabilities with an investment supporting Seeq.

ExxonMobil has started barge deliveries of IMO-compliant marine fuel in New Zealand.

AFPM President & CEO Chet Thompson issues statement explaining that refiners and petrochemical manufacturers are integral to vehicle efficiency goals.

Chart Industries Inc. has announced the formation of ChartWater™, a division of Chart Industries within the Specialty Products segment, which will bring additional innovative water treatment solutions to market.

Honeywell has announced that PBF Energy Inc. would use Honeywell Ecofining technology for a potential renewable diesel project at its Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana, US.

The EIA reports that 18.1 million bpd of petroleum products were consumed in the US in 2020, a 25-year low.

Marathon Petroleum Corp. has confirmed the successful test run for a US refinery producing 100% renewable diesel based on Topsoe’s technology.

Rising US air travel since the beginning of 2021 has contributed to increased demand for kerosene-type jet fuel in the US, reports the EIA.

Mammoet has announced that it has completed a heavy lift project using its PT 50 ring crane during an expansion project at India’s Paradip Refinery.

Axens and Sinopec Zhenhai Refinery & Chemicals Co. have confirmed the completion of the Performance Guarantee Test Run of H-Oil® unit.

Air Products has signed an agreement with SCD JV S.c.a.r.l, a joint venture of Saipem, Chiyoda and Daewoo, for the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Train 7 project.

Kent has completed the acquisition of the majority of SNC-Lavalin’s oil and gas division, with a minority portion to follow at a later date.