Pitt, R.
HPIn Europe: Robust activity in eastern and central region
Central and Eastern Europe continues to be one of the most interesting regions. Some of the larger companies, such as OMV of Austria, MOL of Hungary and PKN Orlen of Poland, are seeking..
HPIn Europe: Refiners aim to meet fuel specifications
Earlier this year, the new fuel specifications to come into effect Jan. 1, 2005, became law in Europe. When they were initially proposed, the immediate reaction had been one of horror a..
HPIn Europe: Refiners more than face up to emission responsibilities
It is well acknowledged, certainly in the developed world and probably among many emerging nations, that the need for industry to heed its responsibilities with regard to greenhouse emi..
HPIn Europe: IT makes further headway into the refinery
Although much of the publicity in the past couple of years has been on how the downstream industry around the world has been reacting to the latest fuel specifications, behind the scene..
HPIn Europe: What does the year ahead now hold for refiners?
The present geopolitical situation has had both good and bad sides for the refining industry. On the one hand, in the lead-up to the hostilities in Iraq, the "war premium" that was adde..
HPIn Europe: Industry rises to meet challenges
Despite the figures that many of the multinational and national oil companies are turning in for 2002, the immediate future continues to look tight. This point was reinforced by Sir Phi..
HPIn Europe: Better times ahead for downstream performance
The refining industry may have to wait until 2005 for a significant improvement in margins, according to Carlos Cabrera, senior vice-president, refining and petrochemicals for UOP LLC. ..
HPIn Europe: Refining uncertainty into the future
The refining industry is continuing to endure a tough time and, for the foreseeable future, this picture does not look like changing, certainly in Europe. In addition to the pressures, ..
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
