Downstream news
Port of Houston marine terminal fully operational
Vopak Moda Houston has announced that it has commissioed its fully operational marine terminal in the Port of Houston.
Eni and Sonatrach to cooperate on energy transition
Eni and Sonatrach have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on initiatives in the energy transition.
India to witness significant petrochemicals project starts through 2025
India is likely to start the operations of 281 petrochemicals projects from 2021 to 2025, according to GlobalData.
Oil and gas industry risks stalling on diversity and inclusion
Joint research conducted by the World Petroleum Council and Boston Consulting Group suggests that the percentage of women working in oil and gas has stalled at 22%, but the industry has strengthened its commitment to act.
Sinopec starts up seventh DuPont alkylation unit
DuPont Clean Technologies has announced that the STRATCO alkylation unit at the Fujian Refining and Petrochemical Co. Ltd refinery has successfully started up.
US on course to have largest LNG export capacity
The EIA reports that US LNG export capacity will be the world’s largest by the end of 2022.
Accelerating electrification
Tim Bruewer, Watlow, outlines how switching to electric process heaters can help companies in the energy sector take another step towards reducing their overall carbon footprint.
Woodside and Viva Energy sign MoU
The companies have signed an agreement to discuss capacity rights for Viva Energy’s proposed LNG regasification terminal in Victoria, Australia.
CVR Energy selects Honeywell technology
CVR Energy will study the use of Honeywell UOP single-stage Ecofining technology to convert locally sourced sustainable feeds into renewable diesel fuel.
Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical sign licensing agreement for Axens technology
Saudi Aramco Technologies Co. and Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd have formed a technology partnership with Axens.