Downstream news
API comments on Biden executive orders
API has issued a statement on the Biden administration’s energy and climate executive orders.
OMV makes petrochemical investments at Burghausen Refinery
The measures aim to increase the site’s ethylene and propylene production capacity.
AFPM statement on Keystone XL Pipeline
The AFPM has released a statement addressing President Biden’s intention to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
API congratulates President Biden
API has issued a statement confirming that it stands ready to work with President Joe Biden and his administration.
Adapting to thrive in a changing downstream energy market
Hari Gopu, Alto Project Services, looks at the major changes occurring in the oil and gas sector, and suggests ways to continue capturing value.
IEA revises downwards 2021 oil demand
The IEA has revised down its forecast for global oil demand by 0.6 million bpd for 1Q21 and 0.3 million bpd for 2021 as a whole.
Bilfinger commissioned by Clariant to support construction of biofuels plant in Romania
Once operational, the plant will process around 250 000 t of locally sourced wheat straw per year into 50 000 t of cellulosic ethanol.
WoodMac: what Biden administration means for China and Asia Pacific
As Joe Biden’s inauguration approaches, Wood Mackenzie experts share how his administration could impact trade, climate change goals, and changes to the energy sector in Asia Pacific.
Energy Transfer loads first VLEC under joint venture with Satellite Petrochemical USA Corp.
The Seri Everest, the world’s largest VLEC, departed from Energy Transfer’s Nederland Terminal in Texas on 17 January 2021 loaded with over 911 000 barrels of ethane.
McDermott awarded liquid hydrogen storage study
McDermott’s CB&I Storage Solutions business has been awarded a study to research opportunities to expand current liquid hydrogen storage capacity limits.