Downstream news
Effective corrosion monitoring
Krishna Uppuluri, mPACT2WO, reveals how effective corrosion monitoring at scale can prevent catastrophic events and ensure the safety of critical assets in the downstream industry.
Idemitsu announces plans for innovation centre
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. has announced plans to construct an innovation centre within its Chiba Complex, China.
Bloomberg Intelligence releases 2024 energy predictions
According to Bloomberg Intelligence’s ‘2024 Global Energy Predictions’ report, US oil refining margins are set to contract sharply and OPEC+ production cuts should extend and deepen.
Shell to repurpose refinery in Germany
Shell Deutschland GmbH has taken a final investment decision (FID) to convert the hydrocracker of the Wesseling site at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland into a production unit for Group III base oils.
API urges Biden administration to reject calls to halt permits for US LNG export facilities
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has joined dozens of industry groups from across the LNG value chain in urging the Biden administration to reject calls to halt permits for US LNG export facilities.
Texas LNG concludes required permitting for final investment decision
Texas LNG has completed the permitting efforts required for a final investment decision (FID) on its LNG project.
Acelen Renewables selects Honeywell for SAF and renewable diesel production
Acelen Renewables has selected Honeywell's Ecofining™ technology to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.
LanzaJet celebrates opening of SAF production facility
LanzaJet has joined government officials, industry leaders, partners, and supporters to open LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels, the world's first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility.
Rise in relatively denser crude oil production drives US growth
The EIA reports that in 2023, most of the crude oil produced in Texas was relatively dense for the state.
Seaside LNG announces milestone first delivery
Seaside LNG's newest LNG tug barge, the Clean Everglades, has made its first delivery to TOTE Maritime’s terminal near Jacksonville, Florida, US.