Downstream news
UK gas market hits deadlock
Wood Mackenzie reports on how the coronavirus pandemic has pushed the UK’s gas market to deadlock.
Oceaneering awarded asset integrity contract
Oceaneering International Inc. has been awarded an asset integrity contract from a major operator based in Dubai, UAE.
Middle East producers step into the spotlight
The Middle East remains on track to bring significant refining capacity online over next 15 years, according to GlobalData.
BASF launches new FCC additive
BASF has announced the commercial launch of ZEAL, a new FCC additive to deliver more propylene for refiners.
EIA: record liquid fuels inventory builds expected
The US EIA has reported that it expects record liquid fuels inventory builds in early 2020, followed by draws.
Altrad secures contract at Fawley refinery for ExxonMobil
Altrad has signed a multi-year contract for the provision of access, insulation and painting services at Fawley refinery for its client ExxonMobil.
CIRCOR opens new manufacture, sales, and service facility in China
CIRCOR has announced that it has completed its expansion in Weihai Economic & Technological Development Zone, China.
Cameron LNG Train 3 begins production
First liquid has been announced from Train 3 of the Cameron LNG project in Louisiana, US.
A whole new level of understanding
Graham Barker, Tracerco, UK, outlines the important role measurement has in controlling refinery feedstock composition in the desalter.
ABB system used in green hydrogen project
ABB is to supply and install an automation solution for Lhyfe’s green hydrogen project.