Downstream contract news

According to the EIA, the record-breaking cold snap which hit the US in February 2021 caused the largest monthly declines on record for natural gas production and industrial sector consumption, while residential sector consumption reached a record high.

A consortium of Japanese engine manufacturers has joined together to develop hydrogen-fuelled marine engines for ocean-going and coastal vessels towards establishing a world-leading position in hydrogen engine technologies.

The PIONEERS consortium representing leading ports, terminal and transport operators, forwarders, knowledge institutes, technology developers, innovators and public entities will showcase concrete solutions reducing GHG emissions in ports.

Maire Tecnimont Group has signed an MOU with AVEVA to create new digital predictive and prescriptive maintenance services that drive enhanced business outcomes.

A new polypropylene line has been commissioned at the Daesan integrated refining and petrochemical complex in South Korea, adding a further 60% to its production capacity.

According to Rystad Energy, the global LNG market is to face a supply deficit and higher prices from the decade-long impact of Mozambique delays.

McDermott's CB&I Storage Solutions have been recognised with multiple Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) safety awards.

Nacero has selected Topsoe’s TIGAS™ technology for its multi-billion US$ natural gas-to-gasoline facility in Penwell, Texas, to reduce the lifecycle carbon footprint of gasoline production.

Chevron and Hokkaido Gas Co. Ltd have signed a new agreement for the delivery of LNG from Chevron’s global LNG portfolio to the Hokkaido area, Japan.

A subsidiary of Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. has been awarded a contract to carry out rehabilitation works for the Port Harcourt Refinery Co. Ltd, located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.