Downstream news
Sulzer Chemtech solutions chosen by North American facilities
As part of its most recent collaboration, Sulzer Chemtech is implementing an integrated setup on the US Gulf Coast that reduces emissions and energy usage while maximising the ability to extract valuable refinery products.
Wood drives significant growth in the Middle East
Wood has recorded significant growth in the Middle East region, securing US$850 million in contract wins in the last 12 months.
Linde starts-up supply of clean hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide to Celanese
Linde has started supplying clean hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide to Celanese, a global chemical and specialty materials company.
Excelerate Energy signs 15-year LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy
Excelerate Energy and QatarEnergy have announced the execution of a 15-year LNG Sales and Purchase agreement (SPA).
BASF and Envision Energy enter collaboration
BASF has announced a new collaboration with Envision Energy to drive sustainable energy solutions.
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.