Downstream news
IGU releases World LNG Report
The International Gas Union (IGU) has released its annual ‘World LNG Report’ for 2020, highlighting all the material changes in the global LNG industry in 2019.
Low liquidity and storage pushed WTI crude futures prices below zero
The EIA has reported on the factors which fed into the WTI crude oil futures prices dropping below zero.
Connell Chemical Industry Ltd starts up MTO plant
The first phase of Connell Chemical Industry Ltd's methanol to olefins (MTO) complex recently started up and produced on-spec ethylene and propylene.
Sparrows receives UKAS accreditation
Sparrows has announced that it has achieved UKAS accreditation for global inspection services.
Alfa Laval wins new order in China
Alfa Laval has won an order to supply compact heat exchangers to a refinery and petrochemical plant in China.
Tuthill announces ATEX certified blower and vacuum booster series
Tuthill has announced the launch of the EX5500 ATEX Series, a line of blower and vacuum boosters that meet the requirements of Directive 2014/34/EU and ISO/IEC 80079-34/36/37 standards.
Venture Global completes roof raising for LNG storage tank
Venture Global has announced the successful roof raising for the first LNG storage tank of its Calcasieu Pass project.
AFPM Q&A: workplace challenges during COVID-19
The AFPM recently spoke to its Manager of Workforce Development, Adam Ali, about changes in the workplace employees are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BP confirms commitment to sale of Alaska business
BP and Hilcorp have successfully renegotiated the financial terms of BP’s sale of its Alaska business.
Withdrawals from natural gas storage were lowest since 2015 – 2016
The US EIA has reported that withdrawals from natural gas storage this winter were at their lowest levels since 2015 – 2016.