Downstream news
Mech-Tool Engineering wins new contract
Mech-Tool Engineering will deliver its blast relief systems on what will be the UK’s largest onshore gas storage facility.
Matrix Service wins crude oil storage and loading contract
Matrix Service Inc. has been an awarded a full EPC contract for the expansion of crude oil storage and loading capabilities.
North America experiences highest refinery maintenance in 4Q17
GlobalData reports that North America led with the highest refining capacity under maintenance in 4Q17.
New Clariant catalyst starts strong at Dow facility
Clariant has launched a new acetylene selective hydrogenation catalyst, which is delivering high performance at a Dow ethylene production plant.
Esso Italiana sells refinery and terminal assets
Esso Italiana has agreed to sell its Augusta refinery, three fuel terminals, and associated pipelines to Sonatrach.
Total and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. enter strategic agreement
Total to is set to invest heavily in Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to help drive the deployment of natural gas heavy-duty trucks.
Haldor Topsoe increases catalyst price
Haldor Topsoe has increased the price of its sulfuric acid catalysts due to the rising price of raw materials.
Pipetech makes key appointment
Pipetech has appointed Frank Andersen as General Manager Scandinavia.
Siemens Industrial Businesses appoints Finance Director
Siemens Digital Factory and Process Industries & Drives Division has appointed a new Finance Director.
BP selects hte for catalyst tests
BP has selected hte to test its commercial catalysts for naphtha reforming and hydrocracking applications.