Downstream news
New pump partnership signs first contract
PG Flow Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH.
Nikkiso names Soletec as Authorized Representative and Service Partner.
Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries’ Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has announced that Soletec Group has become the Authorized Representative and Service Partner for Nikkiso Cryogenic Services (NCS) in Qatar.
China to lead on petrochemicals projects in Asia
A new report from GlobalData suggests that China will dominate new petrochemicals projects in Asia through 2025.
Mammoet to support development of refinery and petrochemical complex in India
Mammoet has provided L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering with heavy lifting services for the construction of the Barmer oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Rajasthan, India.
Severn Group acquires ValvTechnologies
Severn Group has acquired US-headquartered ValvTechnologies – manufacturer of metal-seated, zero-leakage isolation valve solutions for demanding applications.
VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities to expand its terminal storage assets
The company has committed US$35 million to fund the expansion of one of its terminal storage assets in South Texas, US, in order to increase the throughput and onsite blending capacity.
US LNG export capacity set to be the world’s largest in 2022
According to an EIA report, once the new LNG trains at Sabine Pass LNG and Calcasieu Pass LNG are placed in service, US LNG export capacity will become the world’s largest.
The rise of larger valves
Michael Lemeshev, MOGAS Industries Inc., USA, looks at the trend for larger metal-seated valves in severe service applications, and the challenges that this presents.
INEOS FPS rolls out AI optimisation technology
INEOS FPS has announced plans to deploy AI-driven optimisation technology at its Kinneil Terminal in Grangemouth, UK.
Lummus and Moscow Refinery sign agreement for furnace supply
Lummus Technology has been awarded a contract from the Gazpromneft Moscow Refinery for two fired heaters.