Downstream news
ITM Power signs refinery hydrogen project with Shell
ITM Power has agreed a joint project with Shell to install a 10 MW electrolyser at the Wesseling refinery.
Gazprom discusses co-operation with Kazakhstan
Alexey Miller and the Kazakh Energy Minister, Kanat Bozumbayev, have discussed bilateral co-operation prospects for gas transit, processing and marketing.
KBR awarded feasibility study services contract
KBR has been awarded a feasibility studies contract for the Kikori energy hub in Papua New Guinea.
Nikkiso acquires Cryogenic Industries
Nikkiso has acquired Cryogenic Industries, including its ACD, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip operations.
G2 LNG to re-file FERC application
G2 LNG has confirmed its intentions to re-file its preliminary application with FERC.
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.