Downstream news
Alfa Laval wins heat exchanger order in Algeria
The order comprises Alfa Laval OLMI heat exchangers for a gas compression plant in Algeria.
Tatneft receives permit to build n-butane processing facility
The company has been given a permit to construct an n-butane processing unit and associated off-site facilities (UPMA) at the Minnibayevo gas processing plant in Russia.
Lummus Technology awarded contract by Lukoil Burgas
Lummus Technology's Novolen business has been awarded a contract by Lukoil Burgas for a petrochemical facility in Bulgaria.
Irving Oil withdraws from purchase of North Atlantic Refinery Ltd
Canada-based oil refinery operator Irving Oil has terminated an agreement for the purchase of North Atlantic Refinery Ltd.
DNV GL and Bluewater test the value of hybrid digital twin technology
The pilot project will aim to predict and analyse fatigue in the hull of a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the North Sea.
BPT to deliver Operator Training Simulator for Zeepipe gas receiving terminal
Billington Process Technology has been awarded contracts by Gassco and ABB to deliver an Operator Training Simulator for the Zeepipe gas receiving terminal in Belgium.
AFPM applauds PHMSA pipeline award package
The PHMSA has announced a new award package valued at almost US$8 million that will fund 10 US pipeline safety and R&D projects.
Shell's Pennsylvania ethane cracker about 70% complete
Shell's petrochemical complex near Pittsburgh remains on track to enter service in the early 2020s, according to the company.
CEDIGAZ releases its ‘Medium and Long Term Natural Gas Outlook 2020’
CEDIGAZ outlines how natural gas has a key role to play in the transition to a low carbon economy.
EPCA appoints new President
The European Petrochemical Association has announced the appointment of Hartwig Michels, President Petrochemicals at BASF SE, as its new President, effective 8 October.