Downstream news
KBC Acuity Process Twin Pro optimises oil and gas operations
KBC (a Yokogawa Company) has announced the release of KBC AcuityTM Process Twin Pro, a web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) application.
Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight with FS-Elliott
Hydrocarbon Engineering talks to Dominic Sarachine, Product Manager at FS-Elliott, about the development and design of an API 672-compliant centrifugal compressor for one of the world’s largest single-site ethylene facilities.
Honeywell to acquire Air Products' LNG process technology and equipment business
Honeywell and Air Products have jointly announced that Honeywell has agreed to acquire Air Products' LNG process technology and equipment business for US$1.81 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Bridging differences and fostering collaboration
Miro Cavkov, Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC), Bulgaria, considers what path the energy transition may take in the downstream sector.
BASF and ENGIE sign long-term biomethane purchase agreement in Europe
BASF and ENGIE have signed a seven year biomethane purchase agreement (BPA).
DNV validates Carbon8’s CCUS methodology
DNV has validated the methodology developed and used by Carbon8, a cleantech company specialising in helping hard-to-abate industries reduce carbon emissions.
MET Group secures long-term US LNG source from Shell
Swiss-based MET Group has entered into a long-term free-on-board (FOB) LNG purchase agreement, by signing a 10-year agreement with Shell.
Yanmar and Daigas Energy demonstrate gas engine cogeneration system with 30% hydrogen blend
Yanmar Energy Systems Co., Ltd. and Daigas Energy Co., Ltd. have successfully conducted a demonstration test blending 30% hydrogen fuel by volume into municipal gas using an EP400G municipal gas-fired cogeneration system manufactured by Yanmar ES.
Yokogawa recognised as leader in Verdantix report
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has been recognised as a leader in the Green Quadrant Asset Performance Management (APM) Solutions 2024 report prepared by Verdantix, an independent research and advisory firm.
EIA: jet fuel consumption in 2023 remained below the pre-pandemic high
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that annual jet fuel consumption in the US grew in 2023 for the third year in a row but remained below the pre-pandemic peak in 2019.