Downstream news
SoCalGas and Onboard Dynamics announce demonstration of mobile natural gas compressor
The new compressor, called the GoFlo CNG80, is now being demonstrated at the Antelope Valley School Transportation Agency in Lancaster, California.
Total joins plastic waste alliance
The ‘Alliance to End Plastic Waste’ has announced an initial set of projects and collaborations that reflect a range of solutions to help end plastic waste.
Jet keeps driving European distillate demand growth in 2019
According to ESAI Energy’s recently released Europe Watch Products, European jet fuel demand will rise by just 30 000 bpd this year.
Axens’ technology selected by Marathon Petroleum Corporation
The tool has been especially useful for network subject matter experts to compare unit performance across their refineries.
India to contribute 15% of Asia’s crude oil refining capacity in 2023, says GlobalData
The country’s total refining capacity is set to grow at an AAGR of 5.3% in 2023.
Sipchem schedules periodic maintenance turnaround for diol plant
The financial impact of the scheduled maintenance will be announced once the activity is completed.
Celanese to acquire synthesis gas production unit from Linde
The unit is located at the Celanese Clear Lake acetyl intermediates manufacturing facility located in Pasadena, Texas.
INEOS announces mega-investment in port of Antwerp
The capital outlay is the largest in the European chemical industry in the past two decades.
EIA: Changes in marine fuel sulfur limits will put temporary upward pressure on diesel margins
EIA’s analysis indicates that the price effects that result from implementing the new IMO standard will be most acute in 2020 and will diminish over time.
ExxonMobil receives silver validation
ExxonMobil’s lubricant operations have received Zero Waste to Landfill silver validation from UL.