US refinery news
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.
SoCalGas and Electrochaea announce commissioning of new biomethanation reactor system pilot project
New project with US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory to convert renewable electricity into renewable methane for storage in existing natural gas pipelines.
Understanding failure to improve designs
Three of Sulzer’s engineers, Kirill Grebinnyk, Dr. Vamadevan Gowreesan and Ricardo Guerrero offer an insight into the complex and microscopic levels of detail that are required in the analysis of material failures in turbomachinery components.
Clean Energy Fuels signs multiple contracts to provide RNG
Clean Energy Fuels Corporation has announced it has inked contracts to provide its Redeem™ renewable natural gas (RNG) to power fleets across multiple sectors that include transit, trucking, airports, solid waste and service vehicles.
CECO signs exclusive distribution agreement with MMS
CECO have been appointed as the exclusive distributor for MMS engine balancing products in the USA.