Oil refinery news
FCC units drive profits, says Grace
Grace will provide an overview on how refineries can increase the profitability of fluid catalytic cracking operations by maximising the production of propylene.
ExxonMobil reports rise in 3Q earnings
The results have been attributed to improved commodity prices and strengthened performance in the upstream and downstream sectors.
NIS starts construction of DCC at Pancevo Refinery
Naftna Industrija Srbije has started construction of a new deep conversion complex at its Pancevo Refinery in Serbia.
Aramco Overseas Co. acquires stake in terminal
Aramco Overseas Company B.V. has entered into an arrangement to acquire Gunvor’s stake in a terminal in Rotterdam.
New R&D laboratory to open in 2018
SUEZ has broken ground on a new laboratory in Texas for R&D in the oil and gas industry.
CLG starts vacuum residue upgrading plant
Chevron Lummus Global starts-up a vacuum residue upgrading plant using its VRDS technology at the Huizhou Refinery.
Transneft and Sonatrach sign Memorandum on Cooperation
The agreement covers exploration, production, transportation, refining and sales of hydrocarbons.
Jacobs and Paqell sign sulfur recovery agreement
Jacobs has signed a sulfur recovery technology licensor agreement with Paqell.
ERTC: how to approach the challenging market
How can refiners remain sustainable and competitive in a strong European downstream industry? Alan Gelder, Wood Mackenzie, will explore this at ERTC.
Wood Group wins UK refinery contact
Wood Group has been awarded a maintenance services oil refinery contract by Total.