US refinery news
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.
City of Corona awarded more than US$44 000 for completion of renewable natural gas project
SoCalGas has awarded more than US$44 000 to the City of Corona, California, for the completion of a renewable natural gas project at its water and power facility.
Husky receives refinery rebuild approval
Husky Energy has received the required permit approvals to begin reconstruction at its fire-damaged refinery in Superior, Wisconsin.
New techniques assist in acid converter vessel replacement
Mammoet have shared an insight into the steps taken to replace an old acid converter vessel at a Gulf Coast spent acid regeneration facility.
Clariant opens new HTE laboratory in Houston
Clariant has opened a new high throughput experimentation laboratory in Houston, Texas, serving the US oil and gas industry.
Praj Industries’ 2G ethanol technology for USA’s first bagasse-based bio-refinery
Following the successful demonstration of performance and due diligence of its 2G ethanol technology, US-based Praj Industries is to commercialise its ‘enfinity’ technology.
Matrix awarded five-year Shell refinery contract
Shell has awarded Matrix Service a contract for onsite mechanical services at its Puget Sound Refinery.
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.
Total US petroleum demand reaches highest level since 2005
The API has reported that US petroleum demand hit 20.8 million bpd in July, the highest level since 2005.