Downstream news
Vopak and BlackRock complete US$620 million terminal acquisition
Royal Vopak and BlackRock's global energy and power infrastructure fund (GEPIF) has completed the acquisition of three industrial terminals from Dow on the US Gulf Coast.
Johnson Matthey to develop five of the world's largest single train methanol plants
Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group has selected Johnson Matthey as its collaboration partner for its latest methanol project.
Understanding the longevity of corrosion inhibitors in insulation: part two
As the industrial industry works to find better ways to combat corrosion under insulation, understanding how the insulation’s chemistry can affect corrosion is a critical piece of the puzzle. Marybeth Jones, Johns Manville, explains.
Sibur ramps up ZapSibNefteKhim polyethylene plant to full capacity
Sibur signed a deal in June to sell up to 1 million tpy of polyethylene to China’s Sinopec from ZapSibNefteKhim.
Stillwater Associates launches Refining Margin Index
The consulting firm's index will account for the typical crude run in US West Coast refineries, the cost of compliance with greenhouse gas-reduction regulations, and local refined product prices.
Meeting decarbonisation targets
Julian Pereira, TrendMiner, Belgium, outlines how to harness data for optimal energy management and operational performance.
hte wins Bechtel contract
hte has been selected by Bechtel for processing refinery waxes to make white petroleum waxes.
Methanol Institute urges use of methanol as a marine fuel
The Methanol Institute is urging the maritime community to take action to mitigate pollution and emissions risk in Polar regions by adopting methanol as marine fuel.
AUMA launches new electric valve actuators
AUMA’s new TIGRON actuators are designed to meet the exacting requirements of the global oil and gas industry.
AMETEK Land enhances thermal imaging flare stack solution
AMETEK Land has announced that it has enhanced its flare stack monitoring thermal imaging solution.