Downstream news
Five key takeaways from the AFPM Annual Meeting
Following the recent AFPM Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, US, the AFPM has released a snapshot of some of the key themes discussed throughout the conference.
Evaluating risks and diversifying economies
Gord Cope, Contributing Editor, discusses the state of the refining and petrochemical sector in the MENA region and reveals how countries are looking to tap into the green fuels sector.
Facilitating the transition
Dr Chris Mills, TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory, UK, discusses how flow measurement will play a fundamental role in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
BASF, SABIC and Linde celebrate start-up of electrically heated steam cracking furnace
BASF, SABIC, and Linde have inaugurated the world’s first demonstration plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces.
BP announces organisational restructure
BP is simplifying its organisational structure, supporting delivery of the priorities it set out in February 2024 to grow the value of the company.
Clariant launches new propane dehydrogenation catalyst
Clariant has announced the launch of CATOFIN 312®, its latest propane dehydrogenation catalyst.
Navigating cybersecurity challenges
Paul Evans, Nozomi Networks, discusses the challenges faced by the downstream oil and gas industry as it embraces digitisation.
Boeing makes its largest purchase of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Boeing has agreed to purchase 7.5 million gal. of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ in 2024 to support its US Commercial Airplanes business operations in reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Specialist process, combustion and control systems businesses rebrand as UNICAT Technologies
Magma Combustion Engineering and P&E Systems have rebranded together as UNICAT Technologies.
Infinium and Kinetik reach agreement to advance eFuels production
Infinium has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of midstream energy company, Kinetik Holdings Inc.