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BASF introduces portable FCC catalyst addition system in Europe

BASF has introduced a new patented portable fluid catalytic cracking catalyst addition system for refinery catalysts.

Siemens manufactures world’s largest geared compressor rotor for Jazan IGCC

Siemens has manufactured and tested the largest geared compressor rotor in the world at its facility in Duisburg, Germany.

Total, Ecoslops study viability of maritime oil residue processing plant

Total and Ecoslops will conduct a feasibility study to determine the viability of a maritime hydrocarbon residue refinery as part of the La Mède transformation project.

Borealis considers new propane dehydrogenation plant in Belgium

Borealis will study the feasibility of a new propane dehydrogenation plant to be located at the existing Borealis production site in Kallo, Belgium.

Process disruption accelerates Neste's Porvoo refinery maintenance

Neste has begun maintenance at its Porvoo refinery early, due to a recent process disruption in a production line.

Iran sends 1 MMbbl of oil to Austria's OMV in spot delivery

Austria's OMV received 1 MMbbl of crude oil from Iran which will be delivered to its two refineries in Austria and Romania.

Peugeot and Citroën accept HVO-type renewable diesel

Peugeot and Citroën have accepted the use of fully fossil-free, HVO-type renewable diesel in passenger cars and vans.

Russia's Lukoil plays down plans to sell refineries in Europe

Russia's second-biggest oil producer, Lukoil, played down the possibility of selling its oil refineries in Europe as margins improved.

Shell starts new aromatics unit at Pernis refinery in the Netherlands

Shell Pernis started a new aromatics unit at the large Pernis refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Irving Oil finalizes purchase of Whitegate refinery from Phillips 66

Irving Oil has finalized its purchase and sale agreement with Houston-based energy, manufacturing and logistics company Phillips 66 to acquire the Whitegate refinery located near Cork, Ireland.