Downstream news
LyondellBasell begins construction
LyondellBasell has announced it has begun construction on its Hyperzone polyethylene plant at its La Porte Complex, US.
US-China deal may shake up LNG
Following the announcement of the 100-day action plan between the US and China, the deal has the potential to alter the global LNG trade.
TMC wins FSRU contract
TMC Compressors will deliver a marine compressed air system to a FSRU under construction for Höegh LNG.
Elliott Group appoints Vice President of Human Resources
Elliott Group has appointed Mark Cain as its new Vice President of Human Resources.
Crude price surges as a supply cuts extension is agreed
The price of crude has increased this morning as Saudi Arabia and Russia have spoken out in support of extending the supply cuts agreement until March 2018.
Advanced Biofuels Canada announce membership expansion
Advanced Biofuels Canada has announced it has received a significant expansion of its membership, allowing clean fuel policies to open the window for industry growth.
Omnia to acquire Umongo Petroleum Proprietary Ltd
Omnia Group is set to acquire acquire 90% of the ordinary shares of Umongo Petroleum (Pty) Ltd.
RasGas celebrates another milestone
RasGas has delivered the 5000th cargo from its Helium-2 plant in Doha, Qatar.
Meridian expands relationship with Vepica
Meridian Energy has announced it is expanding its engineering relationship with Vepica USA, Inc. and other engineering firms for the Davis Refinery.
Linde wins Sasol contract
Sasol and Linde have signed a long-term agreement for engineering services.