Downstream news
Chalmette Refining announce potential US$550 million renewable diesel project
PBF Chalmette Refinery has announced that it is studying the possible conversion of an idled refinery unit into a renewable diesel production complex.
Chevron Phillips Chemical awards contract to S&B
S&B has been awarded an engineering and construction contract for Chevron Phillips Chemical’s world-scale 1-hexene unit.
Severn and ValvTechnologies form strategic partnership
Severn Glocon and ValvTechnologies have reached a partnership agreement that will see collaboration between two companies.
Siemens Energy to electrify biorefinery
UPM-Kymmene has selected Siemens Energy to supply electrification, automation, and digitalisation (EAD) packages for a biorefinery currently under construction in Leuna, Germany.
H-Energy signs LNG MOU with Petrobangla
H-Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Petrobangla for supply of re-gasified LNG to Bangladesh.
Koch Industries teams up with AWS
Koch Industries’ OnPoint Digital Solutions and AWS have announced a collaboration to co-develop an industrial engineering platform.
Neste completes major turnaround at Porvoo refinery
A major turnaround at Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland is now successfully completed and production has started at the refinery.
Vopak awarded contract for industrial terminal in China
Vopak has been awarded by Huizhou QuanMei Petrochemical Terminal Co. Ltd. a contract for storage and services of a liquid products terminal in China.
Técnicas Reunidas gains US$240 million contract in Russia
Técnicas Reunidas has been awarded by Gazprom Neft a US$240 million contract for the development of a modern unit for treating a residual oil at Moscow Refinery.
Repsol, Axens and IFPEN develop process to boost circular materials production
Repsol, Axens and IFPEN have developed a pioneering and patented process to enhance the chemical recycling of plastic waste and boost circular materials production.