Downstream news
Petronas encourages local oil and gas vendors to go global
Petronas’ BeyondHome programme was organised to encourage local oil and gas vendors to expand into foreign markets.
ABS publishes advisory to solve fuel technology challenges
ABS has published guidance on available technologies, regulatory requirements and installation and operational considerations for adopting gas or other low flash point fuels.
Gasum to deliver LNG to Eastman Chemical in 2020
Gasum has partnered with Eastman Chemical for LNG deliveries from the Manga LNG terminal, Finland.
Africa to lead in the next phase of LNG mega-projects
Rystad Energy has reported that with 2019 LNG greenfield investment will reach almost US$103 billion, with much of this flowing into Africa.
Construction starts on Sulzer’s new service centre
Sulzer has announced that construction has started on its new service centre in Birmingham.
Gas-to-gasoline plant officially opened in Turkmenistan
Haldor Topsoe has announced the official opening of the world’s only natural gas-to-gasoline plant in Turkmenistan.
Oceaneering launches digital asset inspection system
Oceaneering has launched a new digital asset inspection system aiming to optimise performance and increase inspection productivity.
ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat collaborate to advance carbon capture
ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat have agreed to evaluate the scalability of technology which removes carbon dioxide from industrial sources and the atmosphere.
BP invests in technology to produce animal feeds from natural gas
BP has invested US$30 million in Calysta, a company which uses natural gas to produce protein for animal feeds.
Siemens commissions WAO unit
Siemens has successfully installed and started up its Zimpro® wet air oxidation unit for an olefins plant in the US.