US refinery news
McDermott awarded EPC contract for CB&I storage tanks
McDermott will construct three external floating-roof tanks to support new Texas terminal.
US natural gas storage to enter winter at lowest levels since 2005, says EIA
The EIA reports that US natural gas inventories will reach their lowest end-of-October level since 2005.
Shell achieves engineering milestone at Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex
Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC (Shell) has announced the successful installation of its quench tower – the largest piece of equipment at its Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex, currently under construction.
New research shows that oil markets could be stabilised
A Rystad Energy report suggests that a swing producer can stabilise the market if the right heuristics are applied.
US continues to increase lighter crude oil production, says EIA
The EIA reports that the average density of crude oil produced in the US is becoming lighter as domestic production increases.
Covestro to invest in new Baytown MDI plant
New train is expected to start production in 2024.
US natural gas supply and demand have increased from year-ago levels, according to EIA
Figures from first half of 2018 show significant growth compared to those from the same period in 2017.
Reduction in crude oil dependence to drive US biolubricants growth, says Technavio
Technavio has published a new market research report on the biolubricants market in the US for the period 2018 – 2022.
WLPGA study highlights benefits of transitioning to LPG
New report explores implications of increasing LPG usage across domestic, industrial and commercial sectors in the US and Europe.
Clariant upgrades facility in Midland, Texas
This capital investment upgraded several key infrastructure elements of the operations centre.