Downstream news
CNG and biomethane infrastructure rollout continues
As biofuel uptake continues to rise, two new refuelling stations are to be built, bringing the UK total to six.
US swing production capabilities to be tested in wake of Saudi oil out-age
GlobalData has made a comment on the impact of the Saudi Arabian oil outage on global oil prices, and how this may test the US’s ability to swing supply.
Sembcorp Marine completes Petrobras FPSO
Sembcorp Marine has announced that Petrobras’ P-68 FPSO has left the shipyard to be deployed in Brazil’s Santos Basin.
Hanwha Total Petrochemical increases ethylene capacity by 30%
Hanwha Total Petrochemical has increased its ethylene production capacity by 30% following a US$450 million investment.
Energy Transfer acquires SemGroup for US$5 billion
Increasing its export capacity and storage infrastructure, Energy Transfer will acquire SemGroup for US$5 billion.
EIA begins new annual biodiesel production capacity report
The US Energy Information Administration has released its first plant-level US biodiesel production capacity report.
China Petrochemical to lead global liquids storage capacity growth
GlobalData has reported that China Petrochemical Corp. is likely to add 9% of new-build liquids storage capacity growth by 2023.
New LPG storage tanks arrive at Port of Richards Bay
Four 5650 t LPG storage bullets have arrived at South Africa’s Port of Richards Bay.
Rystad Energy provides update on Aramco drone attacks
Rystad Energy has made a comment on the recent drone attacks on Aramco oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Mammoet contracted for petrochemical module transportation
Samsung Engineering has contracted Mammoet to transport and install 49 modules for a Saudi Arabian petrochemical plant.