Oil refinery news
S.M. Vaidya promoted to Director (Refineries) of IndianOil
S.M. Vadya has been promoted to the position of Director (Refineries) at IndianOil, overseeing the company’s refining and petrochemicals business.
ALE participates in UK oil refinery upgrade
ALE has successfully completed the installation of a new sulfur storage facility at the Lindsey Oil Refinery.
Michael McMurray to be LyondellBasell executive vice president and CFO
LyondellBasell has named Michael McMurray its executive vice president and chief financial officer, to replace Thomas Aebischer.
Crude used in US refineries continues to get lighter
The EIA has reported that crude oil used by US refineries is continuing to get lighter in most regions of the country.
Endress+Hauser and Vector CAG awarded refinery contract
Endress+Hauser and Vector CAG will serve as the main instrument vendor for a large Texas refinery.
Lukoil begins production of low-sulfur fuel oil
In line with IMO 2020 requirements, Lukoil has begun production of low-sulfur fuel oil.
COOEC-Fluor completes pipe spool fabrication work for KIPIC
COOEC-Fluor has announced that it has completed the pipe spool fabrication portion of its contract for KIPIC’s Al-Zour refinery project.
Shell and AMG form catalyst recycling joint venture
Shell Catalysts & Technologies and AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group have formed a new catalyst recycling joint venture.
Petrobras begins non-binding phase of REGAP sale
Petrobras has announced that it has begun to accept non-binding offers for its Gabriel Passos Refinery.
Husky receives refinery rebuild approval
Husky Energy has received the required permit approvals to begin reconstruction at its fire-damaged refinery in Superior, Wisconsin.