Downstream news
Report indicates petrochemicals professionals believe “new normal” has already arrived
The report by Airswift and Energy Jobline reveals that 86% of those working in petrochemicals believe that life in the sector will be permanently changed by the events of the past year.
Wood secures ethylene expansion contract
Wood has secured a contract with Sinopec to provide EPC services to expand its refinery development in the Hainan Free Trade Zone in China.
Penspen to undertake engineering works at Jebel Dhanna Crude Receiving facility
Penspen has been awarded a detailed engineering contract from Target Engineering Construction Company in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Sharjah National Oil Corp. launches gas storage project
Sharjah National Oil Corp. (SNOC) has announced the start-up of its new gas storage project, following a small-scale pilot phase using existing infrastructure that has been running since early 2017.
MISC takes delivery of Seri Erlang VLEC
The Seri Erlang VLEC is the second of six contracted VLECs purpose-built for longterm charter to Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (STL).
Titan methanol facility to remain idled indefinitely
To date, the company has not been successful reaching an agreement for an economic longer-term natural gas agreement for the plant.
TechnipFMC resumes separation into two publicly traded companies
The separation is expected to be completed in 1Q21, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
Nikkiso sells turboexpander business to Air Liquide
Nikkiso's Turboexpander Business Line designs, manufactures and sells turboexpanders within the industrial gas industry as well as the natural gas liquefaction industry.
AFPM statement on riots at US Capitol
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson has released a statement on the rioting that took place at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
ROSEN Group joins the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
With this membership, ROSEN Group underlines its commitment to support asset operators in the transition towards a carbon-neutral future.