Downstream news
Chart acquires VCT
Chart Industries has confirmed the acquisition of VCT Vogel GmbH.
Explosions reported at Arkema plant
Two explosions have been reported at Arkema’s chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, following recent floods caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Defend against silicon poisoning
Honeywell UOP and Crystaphase provide a case study in how refineries can proactively protect against unexpected silicon poisoning.
KCS and Bulkmatic sign MoU for liquid fuel exports
Kansas City Southern and Bulkmatic Transport Co. are set to form a 50/50 joint venture to expand the exportation of liquid fuels from the US to Mexico.
CB&I awarded four PetroChina refinery contracts
CB&I has been awarded contracts by four PetroChina refineries for the license, engineering design and proprietary equipment supply of alkylation units.
EPA approves emergency fuel waivers
Following the impact of Hurricane Harvey on US Gulf Coast refiners, the EPA has exercised its emergency fuel waiver authority for Gulf and East Coast states.
Arkema fears explosion at chemical plant
Arkema has announced that the situation at its chemical facility in Crosby, Texas, has become serious following recent flooding.
Ursa introduces global oil storage monitoring
Ursa is developing its global oil storage product region-by-region beginning with China.
Neste makes Oil Products business appointments
Marko Pekkola has been appointed Vice President of Production for Oil Products business area in Neste.
FERC terminates pre-filing review of G2 LNG Project
FERC has sent a letter to counsel to G2 LNG announcing that it is terminating its staff’s participation in the pre-filing review of the planned project.