Downstream news
TUV SED NEL launches two collaborative industry projects for flow meter testing
Projects aims to develop accurate flow pattern maps and review flow meter performance.
Saudi Aramco signs 15 MoUs at FII forum
Riyadh investment forum sees strategic and commercial collaborations formed, valued at more than US$34 billion.
Honeywell and Gulf Downstream Association introduce new engineer training course
Collaboration will deliver a series of industry courses for entry-level and transitioning engineers.
European Commission adopts update on emergency oil stocks directive
Changes intended to improve the method by which EU states deduct the amounts of petroleum products used for non-energy applications.
E15 growth will be slow despite waiver, says ESAI Energy
Recent report forecasts only a small increase in US E15 gasoline supply despite Trump instruction.
Sempra Energy subsidiary signs refined fuels terminal contract
IEnova will own approximately half of the Sinaloa, Mexico terminal’s capacity.
Primoris announces site development for refining customer
Primoris has also completed FEED and will undertake final engineering and design works for the project.
New patrolling robots to eradicate explosions
Autonomous robots fitted with tiny chemical sensors that listen to the ‘sounds’ coming off gases will instantly detect gas leaks in petrochemical plants and pipelines to dramatically improve disaster responses.
Iran has produced and exported less crude oil since sanctions announcement, says EIA
EIA report finds that Iran's crude oil exports and production have declined since US announced that it would reinstate sanctions.
Annova LNG brings equity investment from major construction, engineering firms
Black & Veatch Corporation and Kiewit Energy Group Inc. announced that they have made an equity investment in the Annova LNG export project in Brownsville, Texas.