Europe downstream news

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.

LOTOS has received its first shipment of US oil at its Gdansk refinery.

At this year’s ERTC, Stefano Milanese, Partner at Arthur D. Little, will look at the future of renewable fuels and biofuels and how refineries can respond to market trends.

Aramco Overseas Company B.V. has entered into an arrangement to acquire Gunvor’s stake in a terminal in Rotterdam.

How can refiners remain sustainable and competitive in a strong European downstream industry? Alan Gelder, Wood Mackenzie, will explore this at ERTC.