Oil refinery news
European Commission adopts update on emergency oil stocks directive
Changes intended to improve the method by which EU states deduct the amounts of petroleum products used for non-energy applications.
Iran has produced and exported less crude oil since sanctions announcement, says EIA
EIA report finds that Iran's crude oil exports and production have declined since US announced that it would reinstate sanctions.
Emerson completes automation and cloud engineering services for Canadian diesel refinery
US$73 million contract part of refinery project to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel.
Alfa Laval joins Honeywell Connected Plant
Alfa Laval’s heat exchangers to make use of Honeywell’s data collection software.
KMI gives update on natural gas and terminals projects
Announcement covers the Elba Island liquefaction facility, where 10 units are expected to start to be placed in service in 1Q19.
Nalco Champion, Accenture, Microsoft launch digital platform for downstream industry
Refined Knowledge software collects data from remote sensors and automation tools to help predict challenges across operations.
Primoris Services awarded oilsands storage tanks EPC
Primoris will undertake engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction of three new storage tanks at a Canadian oilsands facility.
Anellotech announces commercial plant engineering plans with Axens and IFPEN
Catalyst technology has proven suitable for development and commercialisation of petrochemicals production.
Petrobras and CNPC define business model for COMPERJ, Marlim partnership
Progress announced towards the 80/20 JV that will operate COMPERJ refinery.
US-China dispute will disrupt polyolefins trade, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie’s latest research report forecasts US polyolefins exports to China to halve in 2019.