Downstream news
Vivakor enters MoU
Vivakor, Inc. has announced it has entered into a major Memorandum of Understanding in Saudi Arabia.
hte deploys hydrocracking catalyst testing workflow at Chevron Richmond Technology Centre
After several years of successful research collaboration, Chevron ETC purchased a hydrocracking catalyst testing workflow from hte for the efficient combination of key steps in R&D.
Mexico could be biggest winner from OPEC production cut
James Burgess from OilPrice.com has released a market commentary in which he predicts Mexico could be one of the countries to benefit the most since OPEC has announced its production cut.
Albemarle completes sale
Albemarle has announced it has completed the sale of its Chemetall Surface Treatment business to BASF.
Nel ASA awarded contract
Nel ASA has announced it has been awarded a contract to build a hydrogen fuelling station in Bergen, Norway.
UAE LNG market to grow at 7.6% through 2025
The UAE LNG market is projected to grow due to a decline in domestic natural gas supply and the implementation of government policies supporting the adoption of LNG-based power generation.
US voters: shifting renewable fuel compliance would harm consumers
A majority of American voters believe that shifting the point of obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) from refiners to wholesalers and fuel retailers would harm the economy.
API standards adopted in new underground gas storage rule
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recognised in its new underground natural gas storage rule API’s efforts to promote safety.
US oil and natural gas proved reserves decrease
According to the EIA, US oil and natural gas proved reserves decrease in 2015 due to lower prices.
Technip awarded contract by Shell Australia
Technip has been awarded an engineering and project management services contract by Shell Australia for the Prelude FLNG project.