Downstream news
Snam: 90% filling target achieved through latest auctions
Following the latest auctions for the allocation of gas storage capacity for next winter, Snam announces that storage capacity allocated allowed to achieve the target of filling Italian gas storage facilities to at least 90%.
Lummus Technology announces new partnership with ART-Envi
Lummus Technology and ART-Envi Services have announced a partnership to offer a fully enclosed alternative that helps reduce emissions, improve safety, and support more sustainable refinery operations.
Baker Hughes announces sale of Waygate Technologies to Hexagon
Baker Hughes has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Waygate Technologies business to Hexagon, a provider of measurement technologies.
Burckhardt Compression to supply compressor solutions in Thailand and Taiwan
Burckhardt Compression has secured several orders to supply compressor solutions for LNG terminal projects in Thailand and Taiwan.
Strengthening process safety
In the April issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering, Colin M. Frazier, American Petroleum Institute (API), discusses how proactive planning can help establish strong, prevention-focused safety systems within refineries.
Crisafulli Government drives national first for renewable diesel
The Crisafulli Government, Australia, is strengthening Queensland’s fuel security with a AUS$25 million investment, and streamlined approvals, to develop renewable diesel at Ampol’s Lytton refinery.
API and AFPM back legislation to halt state laws and lawsuits affecting American energy
The API and AFPM have issued a statement following the introduction of legislation to address a wave of lawsuits and 'climate superfund' laws targeting US energy producers.
Sulzer signs long-term agreement with Aramco
Sulzer has signed a long-term corporate procurement agreement (CPA) with Aramco for the supply of centrifugal pumps, spare parts, and aftermarket services across Aramco’s global operations.
MB Energy granted permission to build ammonia import terminal
Hamburg’s Authority for Environment, Climate, Energy, and Agriculture granted MB Energy a permit to build and operate a new ammonia import terminal in Hamburg, Germany.
H2SITE deploys hydrogen technology at refinery
H2SITE has signed an agreement with Petronor to advance high-purity hydrogen production in refining through advanced membrane technology.