Downstream news

Total has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Oman to develop natural gas resources.

ADNOC has unveiled its plans to invest US$45 billion to become a leading global player in the downstream industry.

Saudi Aramco has partnered with Sutherland and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University for a social development programme for women in Saudi Arabia.

Total has strengthened its cooperation with Sonatrach and launched the engineering studies for a petrochemical project in Arzew, Algeria.

Caliche Development Partners has announced its first customer acquisition and long-term storage services agreement for ethylene.

Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) has successfully released the second shipment of Gasoline RON 95 (MOGAS95) from its facility.

Braskem and The Linde Group have selected Bilfinger Westcon Inc. as their lead mechanical subcontractor for a new polypropylene production line.

Mech-Tool Engineering will deliver its blast relief systems on what will be the UK’s largest onshore gas storage facility.

Matrix Service Inc. has been an awarded a full EPC contract for the expansion of crude oil storage and loading capabilities.

GlobalData reports that North America led with the highest refining capacity under maintenance in 4Q17.