Downstream news
Tatneft starts up diesel fuel production facility
Production of Euro-6 diesel fuel at the TANECO Oil Refining Complex will increase by 3.6 million tpy.
NextChem and JFE Engineering Corp. sign agreement for production of low carbon chemicals products
The agreement aims at developing in cooperation the model which considers waste as a resource to produce advanced fuels, hydrogen, fertilizers and low carbon chemical products.
Seplat Petroleum to supply Waltersmith refinery with crude
The agreement is for the supply of between 2000 and 4000 bpd from the Ohaji South Field in Nigeria.
Citgo planning overhaul of Corpus Christi refinery in 4Q21
The move is motivated by the company’s desire to maximise profit from the plant during the coming year when a vaccine for COVID-19 is being widely deployed.
Galp to shut Matosinhos refinery
The company will focus on enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of the Sines industrial site.
Maire Tecnimont strengthens petrochemical business in India
Maire Tecnimont’s subsidiary has been awarded an EPCC contract by Indian Oil Corp. Ltd for the construction of new petrochemical derivatives units in India.
Brazos Midstream to use recycle split vapour technology from Honeywell UOP
UOP will upgrade two existing 200 million ft3/d gas processing plants in the Permian Basin.
Aker Carbon Capture and Haldor Topsoe sign hydrogen MoU
Aker Carbon Capture and Haldor Topsoe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the intention to offer a solution for low-carbon hydrogen production.
Enterprise loads LPG-powered VLGC
Enterprise’s very large gas carrier (VLGC) has been loaded with 590 000 bbl of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), including cargo and fuel.
Wärtsilä receives new order
Wärtsilä has received a new order from BW LPG for its LPG Fuel Supply System.