Downstream news
China to lead growth in global liquids storage capacity by 2023
GlobalData has reported that China will drive global liquids storage capacity growth by 2023, adding 135 million bbl.
Total signs agreements to develop Benin’s LNG market
Total has signed a gas supply agreement and a host government agreement for the development of the LNG market in Benin.
ExxonMobil starts production on Beaumont polyethylene line
ExxonMobil has started production on its new polyethylene line at its Beaumont plant, increasing capacity by 65%.
FERC creates new LNG division
To address the increasing number of LNG project applications, FERC is creating a new LNG division and opening a Houston office.
Veolia wins KIPIC contract
Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Co. has awarded Veolia a contract for the operation and maintenance of its Al-Zour refinery wastewater treatment plant.
Air Liquide and Shell Chemicals ink renewal contracts
Air Liquide and Shell Chemicals have signed renewal contracts for the supply of oxygen, nitrogen, steam and electricity to Shell’s Scotford facility.
TechnipFMC awarded EPC contract for Arctic LNG 2 project
Novatek has awarded an EPC contract to TechnipFMC, covering the Arctic LNG 2 project in West Siberia, Russia.
ADNOC awards Bilfinger engineering contracts
Bilfinger's Middle East division has been awarded multiple engineering contracts by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.
Conser celebrates 50th anniversary
In an event in Rome, attended by staff and external collaborators, Conser has celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Woodside wins gas supply contract
Woodside has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement to supply domestic gas to Worsley Alumina.