Downstream news
IHS Markit: IMO low-sulfur regulations leave shippers and refiners scrambling to respond
As 2020 deadline looms, shippers must now commit to one of several costly compliance pathways, or face fines, reputational damage and the potential loss of insurance coverage.
Sensor project tackles challenge of hidden corrosion
CorrosionRADAR Ltd, a spin-out from Cranfield University, and Scotland’s Innovation Centre for Sensor and Imaging Systems are exploring using remote sensors to monitor corrosion, which would prevent having to physically remove insulation.
ABS issues fuel advisory in advance of 2020 sulfur cap
The ABS Advisory on Marine Fuel Oil provides owners and operators with industry-leading guidance on the considerations and challenges with marine fuels.
Jacobs and Expertise sign maintenance and turnaround MoU
Jacobs and Expertise Contracting Co. have signed a plant maintenance and turnaround Memorandum of Understanding in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Haldor Topsoe signs license agreement for methanol plant
Haldor Topsoe is set to deliver a large-scale methanol plant for Baltic Gas Chemical Co.
Andeavor developing fuel storage facility
Andeavor has announced plans to build a refined products terminal at Comisión Federal de Electricidad’s Rosarito storage facility.
INEOS progresses ethylene oxide and derivative project
INEOS Oxide is moving forward on a project to construct ethylene oxide and derivative facility on the US Gulf Coast.
IoT is the key
Quintiq reports on how Industry 4.0 can help optimise tank usage and reduce costs.
Flesan wins small scale LNG EPC contract
Okra Energy has awarded the EPC contract for Peru’s first small scale LNG facility to Flesan.
Honeywell RTU receives ISASecure Level 2 certification
Honeywell’s ControlEdge Remote Terminal Unit process controller has been awarded ISASecure® EDSA Level 2 certification.