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What next for the oil market as the US reimposes sanctions on Iran?

According to Wood Mackenzie, the oil market faces a precarious few months. The imposition of US secondary sanctions on Iranian exports today is the critical factor behind Brent’s rally to over US$80/bbl in October. There is enough supply to meet demand this winter, but the margin for error is narrow.

 

Schneider Electric endorses the OPC Foundation

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, welcomes the OPC Foundation recognition of industry efforts to bring interoperable communications to field level industrial operations.

 
 
 

Optimising performance

CCC, ENI Versalis and Nalco Champion present a case study where a turbo train performance monitoring system optimised a charge gas compressor in an ethylene plant.

 
 
 

Integrated Service Approach Results in Significant Cost Savings

A major operator needed mechanical, inspection, and heat-treating services to support a large integrated hydrocarbon processing complex turnaround effort during peak season when resources were strained. This article looks at how TEAM helped the operator achieve significant cost savings.

 
 
 
 

Joint industry human rights supply chain engagement

BP, Equinor, Shell and Total CEOs announce that they have agreed to join forces to create a collaborative approach to human rights supplier assessments in the energy industry.

 

Total provide results of the public tender offer on Direct Energie

Following completion on July 6, 2018 of the acquisition of a 73.04% stake in the share capital of Direct Energie at €42 per share, Total welcomes the results of the public tender offer published by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) .

 
 

Orbital signs cooperation agreement with SAMSON

CUI Global, Inc. have announced from the Gastech 2018 Exhibition and Conference that its wholly-owned energy subsidiary, Orbital Gas Systems has signed a definitive Cooperation Agreement with SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT for the global sales and distribution of the Company’s proprietary GasPT®, VE Technology® and combined GasPTi analyser.