Downstream news
Schneider Electric endorses the OPC Foundation
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, welcomes the OPC Foundation recognition of industry efforts to bring interoperable communications to field level industrial operations.
EIA: Midwest propane inventories enter winter higher than previous five-year average
Propane inventories in the Midwest United States had been lower than the previous five-year average for much of 2018, but in recent weeks, net additions to inventories increased Midwest propane to levels higher than the previous five-year average.
GE inks deal to power oil refinery in Nigeria
GEL Utility Ltd has signed a multiyear services agreement with GE to power Nigeria’s largest oil refinery.
Indian oil companies sign LPG MoU with government services body CSC
CSC will support the companies with services such as booking new LPG connection, refills and supply and distribution.
Neste and Clariant partner up
Neste and Clariant are set to join forces to develop and make new sustainable material solutions.
Praxair increases capacity at Florida air separation plant
Expansion comes in response to growing demand from various sectors.
Darling Ingredients’ renewable diesel facility approved for expansion
Capacity additions will include a renewable naphtha finishing facility in the form of a second plant.
Air Products to acquire GE’s gasification business and technology
Acquisitions include air separation units, pressure swing adsorbers, carbon monoxide cold box equipment and more.
Vopak to expand activities in South Africa and the Netherlands
New and expanded terminals will increase capacity for LPG and chemical gases.
Emerson to modernise Sonatrach gas processing plant in Algeria
Sonatrach awards US$32 million contract, selects Emerson as main automation contractor