US refinery news
Navigator Gas announces completion of Morgan’s Point ethylene export terminal expansion and acquisition of three handysize liquefied ethylene gas carriers
Navigator Gas further announces an agreement to acquire three handysize ethylene carriers for a total purchase price of US$83.9 million, complementing the increased export capacity from the Export Terminal Joint Venture.
Graham Corp. launches steam ejector nozzle with successful Gulf Coast refinery installation
Graham Corp. has announced the successful launch of its steam ejector nozzle with a customer installation in a Gulf Coast refinery.
EIA expects oil prices to increase despite concerns over economic growth and petroleum demand
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that Brent crude oil prices will return to above US$80/bbl this month, after dipping to US$73/bbl on 6 September.
Measuring water impurities in EDC and other key hydrocarbon processing applications
Measuring water impurities in EDC and other key hydrocarbon processing applications Ethylene dichloride (EDC) is a key intermediate in the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production process, and requires accurate, reliable gas analysis to overcome process issues such as condensation and corrosion.
EIA: Canada's crude oil has an increasingly significant role in US refineries
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that crude oil imports from Canada have become increasingly important to US oil refineries, now making up most US imports.
The importance of moisture analysis in pipelines and gas transportation
Ryan Cumpston, AMETEK Process Instruments, US, explains why moisture analysis is crucial in the natural gas industry to prevent disruptions, infrastructure damage, and quality issues.
EIA: strong hurricane season forecast presents risk for US oil and natural gas industry
The potential for a stronger hurricane season suggests heightened risk for weather-related production outages in the US oil and natural gas industry.
ClearSign Technologies receives orders for engineering of burners from California refinery
ClearSign Technologies Corp. has announced the receipt of two purchase orders to complete the engineering of burners for the fitting of two additional process heaters in a California refinery for a total of four burners.
ExxonMobil's Karen McKee named 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has announced ExxonMobil’s Karen McKee as the 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient for her outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community.
AFPM responds to EPA’s final rule to eliminate RVP waiver for summertime gasoline
Senior Director of Fuels & Vehicle Policy at the AFPM, Patrick Kelly, has issued a statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to grant RVP petitions and expand E15 sales in select Midwest states beginning in 2025.