North America downstream news
L. A. Turbine ships its first ARES active magnetic bearing turboexpander-compressor
The unit will be installed in a processing plant in the Bakken Shale Play of North Dakota later in the year.
US petrochemical industry to experience surge of investment
Over US$200 billion is to be invested in the industry, according to Wood Mackenzie Senior Vice President Chemicals, Steve Zinger.
Ownership of FT reactors transferred to Velocys from ENVIA
Velocys has announced the return of two FT reactors after the demonstration run was completed last year in Oklahoma City.
Arkema starts its first US PEKK production plant
To satisfy future demand for carbon fibre reinforced composites and 3D printing materials, the company is strengthening its production capacity.
Project delays sink oil sands output in 2019
Combined with lacking investor confidence, delays to a number of projects have reduced output predictions, according to report.
EIA: Energy-related CO2 emissions projected to remain at current levels until 2050
The US Energy Administration is projecting the stabilisation of energy-related CO2 emissions around current levels for over four decades.
Chevron Phillips Chemical to study potential expansion of 1-Hexene production
An important step as Chevron Phillips looks to increase production in line with rising global demand for normal alpha olefins.
IHS Markit Study: Ohio Valley region will supply nearly half of USA's natural gas by 2040
Petrochemical investment into the region expected to dramatically increase as a result, according to study.
Quorum Software acquires Coastal Flow Measurement Inc. and Flow-Cal Inc.
Move expands the company’s ability to attend to the complex software needs of the modern oil and gas industry.
McDermott announces successful start-up of Chinese reactor
The largest reactor of its type has been built by the American multinational at the PetroChina refinery in Jilin, China.