North America downstream news
Honeywell appoints new President of Honeywell UOP
John Gugel succeeds Rebecca Liebert, who had been President since 2016.
Phillips 66 to expand Sweeny Hub
Two 150 000 bpd NGL fractionators are to be constructed in Old Ocean, Texas, along with associated pipeline infrastructure.
Hexagon software first to conform to new CFIHOS standard
CFIHOS was created by the process industry community to offer a more useful and pragmatic standard for data handover.
Tube Tech International establish base in Houston
The company will provide remote robotic cleaning services for US Gulf Coast refineries.
ABS classes newly converted LNG-fuelled ferry
The Spirit of British Columbia, part of BC Ferries of Canada’s fleet, is back in operation following its conversion to using LNG.
Magellan launches open season for refined products pipeline system
Magellan Midstream has launched a supplemental open season for possible further expansion of its Texas refined petroleum products pipeline system.
BASF names Chemroy as chemicals distributor
BASF has named Chemroy as a specialty chemicals distribution partner in Canada.
PETRONAS joins LNG Canada project
PETRONAS will take an equity position in LNG Canada through its wholly owned entity the North Montney LNG Limited Partnership.
Morgan’s Point ethylene export terminal under construction
Enterprise Products and Navigator Holdings have announced their 50/50 JV ethylene export terminal at Enterprise’s Morgan’s Point facility in Texas will be able to export 2.2 billion pounds of ethylene a year.
Lubrizol celebrates TPU expansion at Avon Lake site
The expansion is intended to support the company's Engineered Polymers business and product lines including Estane® TPU and others, and reflect Lubrizol’s anticipating demand for speciality polymers and compounds to grow at double digit rates.