Downstream news
US energy consumption, production, and exports reached record highs in 2018
EIA reports that 2018 was a record year for US energy with production outpacing consumption but increases across the board.
Aspen software to be used at refinery to improve operational efficiency
Aspen asset optimisation software will be used at the Zeeland Refinery to improve efficiency and maximise profit generation.
Nexans power umbilical to provide a production boost for the Vigdis North Sea oil field
New, all-electric, actuated, multiphase subsea boosting station powered by a Nexans power umbilical will aid future oil recovery from Vigdis.
Mitsubishi Chemical to boost US production of EVOH resin
Anticipating growing demand for EVOH resin, Mitsubishi Chemical plans to increase production at its US subsidiary twelvefold.
Axpo and German LNG Terminal sign Heads of Agreement
Further advancing the prospect of Germany’s first LNG terminal, Axpo and German LNG Terminal have signed a Heads of Agreement for a long-term capacity contract.
OREDA, SATODEV and DNV GL collaborate over reliability data
The new collaboration is aimed at improving the accessibility and efficiency of oil and gas reliability data.
SUEZ technology to generate RNG at Kansas wastewater treatment plant
SUEZ’s Methanis biogas membrane system will be used to generate RNG at the Oakland wastewater treatment plant in Topeka, Kansas.
Sphera acquires SiteHawk
Sphera has confirmed the acquisition of SiteHawk, a software and services provider for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical data management solutions.
KBR awarded maintenance services contract by Sadara
Sadara, a joint venture between Aramco and Dow Chemical, has awarded a long-term maintenance services contract to KBR.
Siemens to collaborate with TÜV SÜD to enhance digital safety and security
Siemens and TÜV SÜD have partnered to strengthen digital safety and security in the energy sector.