Downstream news
Michael McMurray to be LyondellBasell executive vice president and CFO
LyondellBasell has named Michael McMurray its executive vice president and chief financial officer, to replace Thomas Aebischer.
ConocoPhillips to sell Australia-West interests to Santos
ConocoPhillips has entered into an agreement to sell the subsidiaries that hold its Australia-West assets and operations to Santos.
3D printing uptake to increase in oil and gas industry
GlobalData has reported that 3D printing usage will continue to grow in the oil and gas industry.
Total expands partnership with India’s Adani Group
Regarding the supply of natural gas in India, Total has expanded its partnership with the Adani Group.
ProSep announces successful mixer installations and sales
ProSep has announced that its crude mixer has been successfully rolled out in Argentina, Slovakia and the USA.
Crude used in US refineries continues to get lighter
The EIA has reported that crude oil used by US refineries is continuing to get lighter in most regions of the country.
Endress+Hauser and Vector CAG awarded refinery contract
Endress+Hauser and Vector CAG will serve as the main instrument vendor for a large Texas refinery.
Lukoil begins production of low-sulfur fuel oil
In line with IMO 2020 requirements, Lukoil has begun production of low-sulfur fuel oil.
India leads regasification capacity additions
GlobalData has reported that India will hold 18% of global LNG regasification capacity additions from new-build projects by 2023.
Aramco IPO could break records
Analysts from Saitama Rakuten International have reported that Saudi Aramco could raise the highest amount of capital from an IPO ever.