Downstream news
SPL acquires AFS
SPL Inc. has announced its acquisition of AFS, formerly known as Assured Flow Solutions.
Axens selected for Byco’s refinery upgrade project
Axens has been selected to support Byco’s refinery upgrade project Phases I, II, III by providing advanced technical solutions in order to achieve Euro V gasoline and diesel specifications in Pakistan.
EIA expects increasing consumption of natural gas
The EIA expects increasing consumption of natural gas by US industry in 2021 and 2022.
KPMG’s survey finds industry resilience in face of challenges
Leaders of the world’s largest energy sector businesses are focusing their investments on talent and technology as the industry faces continued uncertainty from COVID-19 and the climate crisis, according to new research from KPMG.
SIBUR and TAIF finalise merger terms
SIBUR and TAIF have entered into an agreement finalising the creation of a combined entity that will create the largest petrochemical company in Russia.
INEOS to invest £1 billion to reach net zero by 2045
INEOS Grangemouth has announced planned further investment of over £1 billion towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions at its site to net zero by 2045.
AFPM launches new advertising campaign
The AFPM is launching an advertising campaign urging Democrats in the House of Representatives to reject new taxes aimed at US-refined energy and US-made plastics.
Honeywell and Wood team up for carbon-neutral SAF
Honeywell and Wood have announced a comprehensive package of technologies to support the effort to produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel (SAF).
Baker Hughes and SABIC form alliance
Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes business, and Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) have announced a strategic framework alliance agreement for the supply of asset performance management services.
Kevilon launches new production facility in Knozville, Tennassee
A second production facility for Kevilon in Knoxville, Tennessee, US, has been launched.