Downstream news
First phase of Oiltanking MOGS Saldanha commissioned
Oiltanking MOGS Saldanha (RF) (Pty) Ltd has completed commissioning of the first phase of the terminal in the Port of Sadnaha Bay.
Chart Industries signs strategic commercial hydrogen MoU with McPhy
The MoU is intended to set the pace of commercial collaboration to stimulate new hydrogen demand for the parties’ respective equipment and solutions globally.
Ovintiv announces start-up of Pipestone gas processing facility
Ovintiv Inc. has announced the start-up of the Pipestone Processing Facility (PPF), a natural gas processing and liquids stabilisation plant supporting the Montney development.
GlobalData: China to lead global polyvinyl chloride capacity additions by 2024
The global polyvinyl chloride capacity is poised to see considerable growth by 2024, potentially increasing from 56.13 million tpy in 2019 to 65.60 million tpy in 2024.
Sulzer starts up TDAE processing line in Indonesia
Sulzer has delivered a customised mass transfer solution to PT Enerco RPO Internasional’s grassroots plant in Batam, Indonesia.
State of Berlin and Siemens Energy sign MoU
The parties have agreed to develop a joint location and structural concept for the establishment of the Corporate Center of Siemens Energy in Berlin.
Sinopec begins ethylene production at Zhanjiang refinery
Sinopec has started operation of a 800 000 tpy ethylene facility at its Zhanjiang refinery.
IEA releases World Energy Outlook 2020
Amid deep disruption and uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the IEA believes that a surge in well-designed energy policies is needed to put the world on track for a resilient energy system that can meet climate goals.
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.