Downstream news
INEOS idles Europe's last world-scale acetyls plant
INEOS has announced that it is idling all three of its world scale chemical plants in Hull, UK.
Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight with KBC, a Yokogawa company
In this Spotlight Interview, Simon Rogers, Chief Technology Officer at KBC (a Yokogawa company), explores how physics-based models, AI, and contextualised enterprise data are converging to improve performance and decision making in the downstream sector.
IEA: why diesel prices are surging
The International Energy Agency (IEA) explores why diesel prices are surging amid the latest hostilities in the Middle East.
Ebara Elliott Energy unveils expanded single-source turbomachinery hub
Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) has launched its expanded Houston Center of Excellence, establishing a single-source hubs for turbomachinery repair, testing, and restoration, US.
INA starts up new delayed coker unit at the Rijeka Refinery
The Rijeka Refinery Upgrade Project has reached another major milestone with the new delayed coker unit (DCU) achieving start-up.
ADIPEC 2026 to mobilise investment in resilient, intelligent energy systems that power global growth
ADIPEC 2026 will mobilise investment in resilient and intelligent energy systems, with confirmed participation from ministers, CEOs and senior leaders across energy, technology, finance and industry.
SAMSUNG E&A launches entry into LNG plant market
SAMSUNG E&A launched a full-scale entry into the LNG plant market by unveiling its ‘LNG Module Package’ at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
AFPM: why a diesel export ban would backfire
In a blog post, AFPM explains why more diesel in the US does not necessarily mean lower prices at the pump for Americans.
Wood Mackenzie: strong balance sheets set 2027 up for oil and gas portfolio renewal
Most large oil and gas companies will enter 2027 with gearing below 20%, following accelerated deleveraging driven by surging prices and margins in 2026, according to Wood Mackenzie's Corporate Strategic Planner Oil & Gas 2027.
INEOS opens first full-scale CO2 storage site in the EU
On 18 September, His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark will officially open the first full-scale facility for the permanent storage of CO2 in the European Union (EU).