Downstream news
US refinery capacity sets new record
The US EIA has reported that refinery capacity set a new record as of 1 January 2020.
Mammoet awarded two contracts for Duqm oil refinery
Mammoet has announced the award of two contracts for the Duqm oil refinery.
AUMA wins major tank farm order
AUMA has won the largest order in its history to supply a total of 2756 explosion-proof electric actuators for the HES Hartel Tank Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Total and Sonatrach extend LNG partnership
Total has announced the extension of its LNG partnership with Algeria’s Sonatrach.
IEA publishes energy policy review
The IEA’s new report suggests recommendations to help the EU meet its 2030 targets.
Agilyx and TechnipFMC announce collaboration
Agilyx and TechnipFMC have announced a collaboration to explore new pathways for post-use polystyrene.
Yokogawa releases predictive maintenance asset management solution
Yokogawa has announced the release of its latest IIoT predictive asset management solution in North America.
Clariant doubles capacity at catalyst R&D centre
Clariant has announced that it has doubled the capacity of its high-throughput catalyst R&D centre in Palo Alto, US.
Axens catalysts selected for the largest petrochemical project in China
Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical has selected Axens selective hydrogenation catalysts for its petrochemical project.
US LNG exports decline by more than 50% in 2020
The US EIA has reported that US LNG exports have declined by more than half so far in 2020.