Oil refinery news
Sinochem Hongrun Petrochemical to use Honeywell alkylation technology
Hongrun will use Honeywell ionic liquids alkylation technology to produce cleaner-burning fuels.
Petrofac secures Middle East training solutions contracts
Petrofac has won contracts to provide oil and gas training solutions in Oman, the UAE and Iraq, worth over US$30 million.
ExxonMobil to increase ultra-low sulfur diesel production at Fawley Refinery
Final Investment Decision made by ExxonMobil for the expansion of ultra-low sulfur diesel capacity at Fawley Refinery by close to 45%.
Mammoet successfully installs cracking column in Spanish refinery
The 400 t cracking column was installed by Mammoet in the CEPSA refinery in just four days.
Record US petroleum product exports in 2018
The EIA has reported that the US exported an average of 5.6 million bpd of petroleum products in 2018, a new record.
ADNOC exports calcined coke to China for the first time
A major milestone for ADNOC, the first-ever UAE-produced calcined coke shipment has set sail for China.
Aramco to buy Shell’s share of the SASREF refining joint venture
Shell’s share of the SASREF refining venture will be acquired by Aramco, giving it complete ownership of the project.
Value of US petroleum products exported to Mexico nearly triples between 2008 – 2018
The EIA has reported that the US energy trade with Mexico involves importing crude oil and exporting petroleum products.
Sulzer signs deal with Kato Engineering
Sulzer expands its collaboration with Nidec by signing an agreement to provide maintenance and repair services for its subsidiary, Kato generators.
From rust to robust for major Spanish refinery
Sulzer deploys automated welding to repair and protect distillation columns at a major refinery in Spain.