Downstream news
Whiting refinery starts up new hydrotreater
The 85 000 bpd naphtha hydrotreater at BP's refinery in Whiting, Indiana, US, took three years to build.
The Plaza Group names Executive VP
Petrochemical marketing firm, The Plaza Group, has appointed Jose Flores as Executive Vice President.
EPIC Y-Grade announces completion of first greenfield fractionator
The 110 000 bpd fractionator is located at the company's Robstown, Texas, fractionation complex.
Ningxia refinery to resume operating in mid-August
The plant, located in northwestern China, began 45 days of maintenance on 1 July.
Braskem ready to comply with ANP regulations
Braskem has announced that it is ready to produce the higher-quality gasoline mandated by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP).
EIA: Gasoline and diesel refining margins that diverged in March have moved closer together
US gasoline and diesel crack spreads diverged sharply in March and April as a result of the mitigation efforts aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, but they have moved closer since May.
WhiteWater Midstream and West Texas Gas JV to provide Permian Basin NGL transportation solutions
The JV will provide an optimised approach to pipeline transportation service for NGLs primarily through the utilisation of existing infrastructure with limited initial construction.
CSV Midstream Solutions completes expansion of Alberta sour gas plant
The expansion of the Karr 6-18 Sour Natural Gas Processing Plant included sour gas sweetening, refrigeration, oil treatment, storage, water handling, and utilities.
API supports Army Corps proposal
API has issued a statement in support of a proposal from Army Corps to reissue key infrastructure permits.
Brooge Energy begins hydrotesting for Fujairah storage facility expansion
Once construction is finalised, the facility will increase the company’s total geometric oil storage capacity to approximately 1 million m3 or 6.3 million bbl.