Downstream news
AMETEK Drexelbrook expands open-air radar level offering
AMETEK Drexelbrook has announced the addition of DRX400 (24 GHz) and DRX500 series (80 GHz) level transmitters.
Mammoet successfully installs cracking column in Spanish refinery
The 400 t cracking column was installed by Mammoet in the CEPSA refinery in just four days.
New LNG connection system commercially tested in Bangladesh
The KLAW LNG-manufactured technology has been effectively rolled out in commercial operations at the Moheshkhali Floating LNG terminal.
Agreement signed to extend Polish LNG terminal
The agreement between the Polish government and the Polskie LNG company will improve Polish energy security by extending the terminal.
Axens to supply hydrocracking technology to Shenghong Refining & Chemical
Axens will provide two hydrocracking units for naphtha production at the Chinese petrochemical complex owned by Shenghong Refining & Chemical.
Babcock markets new ethane boil off gas technology
Babcock International has added ecoETHN, a patent pending ethane boil off gas reliquefaction technology, to its portfolio.
Grace to collaborate with TechnipFMC on catalyst and process technology
Grace and TechnipFMC will jointly develop technology relating to deep catalytic cracking for the petrochemical industry.
Emerson releases updated software for the development of digital plant twins
Enhancements to Mimic Simulation Software make it possible to simulate new process reactions and enhance safety checks for plant personnel training.
European Commission releases 4Q18 energy market reports
The European Commission’s report details the 4Q18 landscape for gas and electricity in the EU.
Record US petroleum product exports in 2018
The EIA has reported that the US exported an average of 5.6 million bpd of petroleum products in 2018, a new record.