Downstream news

The new Lifting Controller software from Alfa Laval increases operating reliability and flexibility.

LNG imports are displacing gas interconnector imports in the UK, pushing gas prices to almost two-year lows.

Ahead of the IMO 2020 regulatory changes, Shell has released the Alexia 40 lubricant for use with engines running on very low sulfur fuel oil.

Weir has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ASOIU to offer students workshops and hands-on training relating to the oil and gas industry.

To meet growing customer demand, BASF will increase the capacity for alkylethanolamines by 20% at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Braskem has signed an agreement with Siemens to modernise a cogeneration power and steam plant at its petrochemical complex in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Alfa Laval introduced its new Wide Opening Design plates in its Packinox heat exchangers during the second half of 2018.

Texas Deepwater Partners and Shell will refurbish the Deer Park Rail Terminal for the loading of refined products on the Houston Ship Channel.

Carl Ramsden will head up the company’s UK operations following the departure of Nigel Bowden.

As part of KBR’s policy of broader collaboration for LNG solutions, KBR will install BHGE gas turbines in its LNG facilities.