Downstream news
Yokogawa acquires RAP International
In an effort to improve its plant maintenance offering, Yokogawa has acquired the UK-based company, RAP International.
Drones taking on important roles in oil and gas operations
Striving to improve efficiency, drones are becoming integral to downstream companies, reports GlobalData.
Clariant opens new HTE laboratory in Houston
Clariant has opened a new high throughput experimentation laboratory in Houston, Texas, serving the US oil and gas industry.
ExxonMobil and CMES ink agreement
ExxonMobil has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with CMES.
Nahodka Mineral Fertilizer Plant to use Haldor Topsoe technology
Haldor Topsoe technology will be used at Nahodka Mineral Fertilizer Plant’s 5400 tpd world-scale methanol plant.
Saudi Aramco signs MoU with Zhejiang Free Trade Zone
Saudi Aramco has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Zhejiang Free Trade Zone, expanding the company’s downstream investment.
Novatek delivering long-term strategy
Wood Mackenzie notes that the Arctic LNG 2 FID brings Novatek closer to its strategy of becoming a global LNG player.
Maersk and Koole Terminals sign 0.5% sulfur marine fuel agreement
Maersk and Koole Terminals will produce 0.5% sulfur marine fuel in the Port of Rotterdam in order to comply with IMO 2020 regulations.
New-build liquids storage capacity growth to be led by Asia
GlobalData has reported that Asia will hold a 43% share of new-build liquids storage capacity by 2023.
FID approved for Arctic LNG 2
Total, Novatek and other project shareholders have approved the final investment decision (FID) for Arctic LNG 2.