Downstream news
McKinsey publishes global downstream outlook to 2035 report
The outlook offers a perspective on how changes in global refining capacity, regulations and developing economies will affect refining utilisation.
ExxonMobil launches new lubricant
The lubricant is specially formulated to operate with landfill and biogases containing high levels of corrosive materials.
Updated level measurement technology to enhance accuracy
Emerson has released a new guided wave radar level transmitter which allows for top liquid layer measurement, potentially increasing the efficiency of separators.
Collaboration to advance open process automation systems
ExxonMobil, BASF, Aramco, and four other companies have signed an agreement to accelerate the development of open process automation systems.
China to drive global propylene industry growth
GlobalData reports that China will drive global propylene industry growth between 2019 and 2030.
IndianOil launches two new engine oils
IndianOil has launched two new grades of engine oils for new generation petrol and diesel vehicles.
Axens technology in place at Petrobrazi refinery
Axens has confirmed that its PolyFuel unit has been fully functional at the Petrobrazi refinery since April 2019.
Iran driving unplanned OPEC oil outage
The EIA reports that Iran is driving unplanned OPEC crude oil production outage to its highest levels since late 2015.
FPSO growth led by Brazil
GlobalData reports that Brazil will lead global deployment of planned and announced FPSOs to 2025.
Nettitude opens Singapore operation
Nettitude, the research led cyber security services organisation of the Lloyd’s Register Group, has opened a new operation in Singapore.