Europe downstream news

SABIC’s new PP extrusion line is now operational in the Netherlands.

Wood Mackenzie comments on the broader implications of the Forties pipeline shutdown and the Baumgarten Natural Gas Station explosion.

INEOS has released a statement confirming that the Forties Pipeline System has been shutdown following the discovery of a small hairline crack in the pipe.

Russia’s South pipeline has commenced ultra-low-sulfur diesel exports to Black Sea and Mediterranean markets.

ExxonMobil and Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica have discovered a material that could reduce the amount of energy and emissions associated with ethylene production.

LOTUS has purchased US WTI Midland crude oil in line with its strategy for diversification of supply sources.

Shell and Gexcon have joined forces to bring Shell’s hazard and risk software models to market.

Belgium Total has completed the upgrade of its largest refining and petrochemicals platform in Europe.

The President Lech Kaczynski LNG terminal in Swinoujscie, Poland, will receive up to nine cargoes across the five-year contract.

Rosneft and Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries have signed an agreement about their crude and oil product supply intentions.