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Joint industry human rights supply chain engagement
BP, Equinor, Shell and Total CEOs announce that they have agreed to join forces to create a collaborative approach to human rights supplier assessments in the energy industry.
EIA: Crude oil was the largest US petroleum export in the first half of 2018
According to the EIA, crude oil has surpassed hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) to become the largest US petroleum export, with 1.8 million bpd of exports in the first half of 2018.
ADNOC Refining achieves full production of polymer-grade propylene from newly commissioned Ruwais facility
The PDH unit processes propane from two major sources, ADNOC Gas Processing and Ruwais Refinery West, to produce half a million tpy of polymer-grade propylene.
Afton Chemical's S$380 million phase II expansion of its Jurong Island Plant is now complete
Afton Chemical Corporation have announced the completion of the Phase II expansion of its Chemical Additive Manufacturing Facility in Jurong Island, Singapore.
Oman and Iran will drive growth for oil storage industry in the Middle East to 2022, says GlobalData
A new GlobalData report forecasts Middle Eastern oil storage growth to be led by Oman and Iran.
Dominion announces maintenance closure of Cove Point gas liquefaction facility
Dominion Energy has announced a planned maintenance and inspection outage at its Cove Point LNG terminal, set to last approximately three weeks.
CNOOC becomes China’s first OPITO approved safety trainer
CNOOC safety facility is expecting 1000 OPITO certified personnel within 12 months.
ISO container loaded with LNG at Polskie Swinoujscie terminal
Development at the road tanker loading terminal marks the plant’s first ISO container loaded with LNG.
EPA updates RFS program website
The EPA has updated the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program website to increase transparency surrounding the program.
Eni and Pertamina sign MoU for refinery development
Eni and Pertamina have signed an agreement for the development of environmentally friendly refineries and trade business opportunities.