Downstream news
Migration: picking the right moment
The costs of delaying control system migration can be great. Honeywell Process Solutions explains why.
Autonomous drone inspections move step closer after successful test
A drone has successfully inspected a 19.4 m high oil tank on board a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
API publishes 7th edition of API Standard 521
API Standard 521 addresses overpressure at refineries, LNG and petrochemical facilities.
thyssenkrupp expands green hydrogen production
thyssenkrupp and De Nora have partnered to produce electrolysis cells as part of the energy transition.
OECD and IEA: Redirect fossil-fuel investment to sustainable energy
During this period of low oil prices, governments should focus on investing in low-carbon energy, the OECD and IEA state.
China and US lead new-build LNG capacity growth
In terms of liquefaction and regasification, China and USA lead new-build LNG capacity growth.
CCS requires pure carbon dioxide
Stephen B. Harrison, Principal, Germany at Nexant Energy & Chemicals Advisory, explains why purity is a critical issue when carbon dioxide is pumped underground in carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Pertamina and CPC Taiwan sign Head of Agreement
Pertamina and CPC Taiwan agreed to follow up on the cooperation in the development of the Integrated Petrochemical Industrial Complex.
OPEC+ agrees to extend oil production cuts
OPEC, Russia and allies have agreed to extend their record oil production cuts until the end of July.
API responds to new Executive Order
API has released a statement saying that infrastructure development and permitting reform will help get people back to work.