Europe downstream news
INEOS awards FEED contract to Fluor for UK processing plant
Fluor has been awarded the FEED contract for INEOS’ vinyl acetate monomer processing plant in Hull, UK.
European Commission approves support for Croatian LNG terminal
The European Commission has found that Croatian plans to construct and operate an LNG terminal at Krk island are in line with EU state aid rules.
Frames Group B.V., Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and MAN Energy Solutions sign global cooperation agreement
MAN Energy Solutions, Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and Frames Group B.V. have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly design and build large scale hydrogen storage systems based on Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology.
Conser celebrates 50th anniversary
In an event in Rome, attended by staff and external collaborators, Conser has celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Shipoil appoints Inatech to digitalise operations
In order to address the profit challenges of IMO 2020, Shipoil has appointed Inatech to digitalise its bunker fuel and marine lubricants operations.
OMV invests €64 million in new petrochemicals plant
OMV has decided to invest €64 million in the construction of an ISO C4 plant in Burghausen, Germany.
TÜV SÜD joins research programme to improve meter accuracy
TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory has joined an EMPIR research consortium which aims to improve the accuracy and durability of commercially available meters for renewable gases.
RHEINHÜTTE Pumpen supplies sulfuric acid pumps for Aurubis process
RHEINHÜTTE Pumpen describes its role in Aurubis’ ambitious plans to use waste heat from sulfuric acid production to heat the eastern district of the HafenCity in Hamburg, Germany.
INEOS Phenol to build new cumene unit in Germany
INEOS Phenol has announced plans to build a world scale 750 000 t cumene unit at Marl, Germany.
Olerex to buy Oiltanking Tallinn terminal
Oiltanking’s Tallinn terminal, located in the port of Muuga, has been sold to Olerex.