Oil refinery news
Asia to lead global new-build crude distillation unit capacity growth
GlobalData has reported that Asia is to lead global new-build crude distillation unit capacity growth by 2023.
Matrix awarded five-year Shell refinery contract
Shell has awarded Matrix Service a contract for onsite mechanical services at its Puget Sound Refinery.
Nigeria to lead global crude distillation unit capacity growth by 2023
Nigeria to contribute 13% of new-build crude distillation unit capacity growth by 2023, according to GlobalData.
Mammoet successfully installs cracking columns in Germany
Mammoet shares the story of the work behind the transport and installation of two cracking columns for PCK Raffinerie in Germany.
Chevron Lummus Global awarded Spanish refinery contract
Chevron Lummus Global will provide hydrotreating technology for Compañía Española de Petróleos’ refinery in Spain.
US refinery runs expected to decline for first time in a decade
The EIA has reported that gross inputs to US refineries are expected to decline for the first time in ten years.
Trafigura begins transporting crude oil via the Cactus II pipeline
Trafigura has begun transporting crude oil from the US Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast via the newly operational Cactus II pipeline.
Teledyne acquires gas and flame detection business from 3M
Teledyne has purchased 3M’s gas and flame detection business for US$230 million.
Eni and ADNOC agree strategic partnerships in refining and trading
Raising Eni’s refining capacity by 35%, the company has acquired a 20% equity interest in ADNOC Refining and the pair enter a trading joint venture with OMV.
Chevron Lummus Global awarded contract for IndianOil refinery
Chevron Lummus Global has been awarded a licence and engineering contract for a lubricants base oil plant at IndianOil’s Haldia Refinery.