Europe downstream news

According to a GlobalData report, merger and acquisition deals in the downstream sector totalled $21.1 billion in 2H17, down from $26.2 billion in 1H17.

The conference and exhibition runs until Thursday this week, and is being attended by over 200 leading suppliers from the international tank storage market.

With advancements in digitisation, artificial intelligence and big data, StocExpo Europe highlights the importance of investing in young talent.

BASF has welcomed a fluid catalytic cracking additive that aims at addressing refinery demands.

Orbital UK has been awarded multiple contracts to enhance fuel gas metering and compressor efficiency on the UK gas transmission network.

The ‘Process INDUSTRIE 4.0: The Age of Modular Production’ presentation at HANNOVER MESSE 2018 will share how to increase productivity by greater use of intelligent automation and instrumentation.

The European Commission has approved a €4.7 billion public support scheme for the production and distribution of advanced biofuels in Italy.

Scott Lehmann, Petrotechnics, UK, explains why it is essential to get the digital approach right if operators are to achieve operational excellence in the fourth industrial revolution.

According to Shell’s annual LNG Outlook, strong growth in LNG demand could cause a potential supply shortage in mid-2020s.

Hoerbiger has become an authorised service provider of Baker Hughes’ reciprocating compressors.