Downstream news
MEI: Energy demand to plateau by 2035 despite strong GDP and population growth
McKinsey Energy Insights (MEI) has launched its 2019 Global Energy Perspective – highlighting various changes in the energy demand landscape.
Velocys signs amended agreement with Red Rock Biofuels
Velocys has agreed a series of amendments in its licensing contracts with Red Rock Biofuels LLC.
Clariant catalyst successful at styrene monomer production facility
Clariant has announced the successful performance of its StyroMax UL3 ethylbenzene dehydrogenation catalyst at a styrene monomer production facility in China.
Republic Services adopts renewable natural gas
A growing number of Republic Services’ natural gas-powered vehicles will utilise increasing amounts of Clean Energy’s Redeem fuel over the next five years.
Abu Dhabi set for downstream event
Middle East refining and petrochemical producers to gather in Abu Dhabi for major downstream event.
Malaysian refinery selects Rotork support programme
Hengyuan Refining Co. Berhad has selected the Rotork Client Support Programme for the asset management of valve actuation equipment at its Port Dickson refinery.
Eni and SABIC to jointly develop a gas conversion technology
Eni and SABIC have signed a Joint Development Agreement to further develop a technology for natural gas conversion into synthesis gas.
Anti-cavitation valve trim helps improve plant avaliabilty
Emerson’s Fisher™ Cavitrol Hex severe service valve trim reduces or eliminates cavitation to improve rotary valve performance and extend operating life.
KBC launches new release of high-fidelity analytics technology
KBC (A Yokogawa Company) has announced the release of a new high-fidelity analytics technology, Visual MESA Multi-Period Optimizer (VM-MPO) 6.
Ecoslops receives EIB financing
The European Investment Bank has agreed to offer up to €18 million in financing to Ecoslops.