Downstream news
Petrobras to lead global deployment of planned and announced FPSOs
GlobalData reports that Petrobras is expected to deploy the highest proportion of FPSOs amongst all global operators between 2019 and 2025.
From rust to robust for major Spanish refinery
Sulzer deploys automated welding to repair and protect distillation columns at a major refinery in Spain.
LyondellBasell licenses 1.1 million tpy Hostalen ACP capacity to PetroChina
PetroChina will use LyondellBasell’s Hostalen ACP technology for three petrochemical plants with a total capacity of 1.1 million tpy of HDPE.
Trafigura enters into petrochemical trading joint venture
Trafigura Group is being joined by executives from the petrochemical industry in creating two new petrochemical trading entities.
Zeeco expands Chinese operation
Zeeco, Inc. has announced its further expansion plan for the Chinese market.
MAN Energy and Alfa Laval successfully test LPG-fuelled technology
In partnership with MAN Energy Solutions, Alfa Laval has successfully tested its FCM with the first two-stroke, high-pressure marine engine to use LPG as fuel.
Mozambique expected to become a top 10 global LNG supplier
GlobalData reports that the advancement of LNG business will transform Mozambique into a top 10 global LNG supplier.
A digital future for oil and gas?
Duncan Micklem, KBC, explores digitalisation as the vehicle for modernisation in the global oil and gas industry.
Arja Talakar named CEO of Siemens Oil & Gas
After 23 years with Siemens, Arja Talakar will take the lead in the midst of wide industry changes.
Eagle LNG receives Final Environmental Impact Statement from FERC
Eagle LNG’s Jacksonville LNG project has reached the final step in the FERC’s environmental review process.