Downstream news
US consumption of natural gas decreased in 2020
The EIA reports that US consumption and production of natural gas decreased in 2020, while exports grew.
Sulzer announces Baton Rouge Service Center expansion
To widen support for operators of rotating equipment in the US Gulf Coast area, Sulzer has announced the expansion of its Baton Rouge Service Center in Louisiana, US.
Vopak investigates options for terminals in Australia
Vopak has announced that it is investigating the strategic options for its terminals in Australia.
Up to the challenge
David Walsh, Howden, Scotland, introduces a method for controlling the main air blowers within the sulfur recovery process, which will help to improve energy efficiency.
Schneider Electric releases report on climate change
Schneider Electric has released a flagship report that offers fresh perspectives on our planet’s pathway to decarbonisation.
Axens wins contract to support CO2 sequestration and export facilities project
Axens has been selected for the CO2 dehydration package of the CO2 sequestration and export facilities project in Ras Laffan, Qatar.
JV completes asset acquisition
Air Products has announced the completion of the asset acquisition and project financing transactions for the air separation unit/gasification/power joint venture with Aramco, ACWA Power and Air Products Qudra at Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
ICIS launches global database of chemical recycling projects
A new tool from ICIS provides a comprehensive view of the emerging chemical recycling market.
API testifies to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform
The President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute (API), Mike Sommers, outlined the oil and gas industry’s priorities of pricing carbon, regulating methane, and reliably producing US energy.
Honeywell supports first sustainable aviation fuel project in Japan
JGC Holdings Corp. and Cosmo Oil Co. will use Honeywell Ecofining technology for the first commercial scale sustainable aviation fuel project in Japan.