Downstream news
AFPM: drones bolstering safety and security
AFPM Policy Analyst Mike Burnside outlines how drone technology is helping to improve safety and security at refineries and petrochemical plants.
Amur GCC selects Univation technology for polyethylene project
The Amur Gas Chemical Complex has selected Univation Technologies’ UNIPOL™ PE Process for three world-scale PE reactor lines.
Compact Membrane Systems introduces new technology
Compact Membrane Systems Inc. (CMS) has announced the developed a new line of Optiperm technology for the biogas industry.
Tatneft completes overhaul at Taneco refinery
The refinery has completed a scheduled overhaul of hydrocracking, hydrogen production, base oil production and elemental sulfur production facilities.
Construction starts on US$20 billion petrochemical and refining complex in China
China has started building a mega petrochemical and refining complex in Shandong province this week, according to local state media reports.
HIMA safeguards BASF facility
HIMA has delivered a comprehensive safety solution consisting of hardware, software and engineering for BASF's new world-scale acetylene facility.
ADNOC seeking closer UAE-India downstream ties
In the past two years, ADNOC has enhanced its strategic energy links with India – a key growth market for crude, refined and petrochemical products.
AVEVA announces Shell contract
AVEVA has signed an agreement to help accelerate Shell Global Solutions International B.V’s digital transformational strategy.
Nakilat transitions LNG Lijmiliya to in-house management
Nakilat has assumed full ship management and operations of Q-Max LNG carrier Lijmiliya from Shell International Trading and Shipping Co. Ltd.
Eastern Pacific Shipping to build four VLECs for Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical
Eastern Pacific Shipping has won a bid to purchase, build, and operate four 98 000 m3 VLECs for China-based Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical.