Downstream news
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.
PKN lays out investment plans for 2020 - 2030
PKN Orlen is shifting focus to building clean energy sources rather than oil refining.
MOL opens polyol R&D centre
MOL has opened a new R&D centre in Százhalombatta, Hungary, to develop polyol products that meet the needs of customers.
Shell bolsters fuel supply amid economic recovery efforts
Pilipinas Shell has opened another import facility in Subic to strengthen its supply chain to the northern parts of the Philippines.