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Refining capacity in the US increases slightly At the beginning of 2014 in the US, there were 139 operating refineries and three idle refineries with total atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity ..
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At mid-year, the global demand for oil remains steady, and growth is forecast to average about 1.13 million bpd (MMbpd). Analysts are more optimistic for greater demand increases in 2015 at 1.21MMbpd,..
EU refining industry struggles to remain competitive in 2014
For European refiners, the economic situation remains clouded. The 2008 global recession sent this region into a financial downward spiral. Conditions are improving, but they still lag behind other de..
BASF opens emissions catalysts plant in Poland
The emissions catalysts produced in Sroda Slaska will be used by manufacturers of light-duty gasoline vehicles and light and heavy duty diesel vehicles to meet more stringent Euro 6/VI regulations.
Linde begins producing hydrogen-fuel stations
Linde officials are hoping to help commercialize fuel-cell cars with better hydrogen infrastructure, saying they need more flexibility to meet rising demand in different markets.
Fluor to build Rotterdam break-bulk LNG terminal
Fluor will provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for the jetty, loading facilities, boil-off gas compressors, connection to the LNG terminal and other facilities.
Foster Wheeler wins leading UK contractor award for safety, environment
“These Five Star ratings demonstrate the importance we place on our environmental and health and safety management systems,” said Roberto Penno, a Foster Wheeler CEO.
Sasol, Eni launch pre-feasibility study for large GTL plant in Mozambique
The study, which is being conducted in conjunction with Mozambique's national oil company and Italian multinational Eni, will assess the viability and benefits of such a plant to the region.
How to make anything with a catalytic cracker
Various refined products can be produced via an FCCU only with changes in operating condition, different feedstocks and advanced/specialty catalyst choices.
Consider high-fidelity online motor fuel characterization
Motor fuels are complex products. Various diesel fuel and gasoline grades are prepared from a large range of individual blending components whose individual properties may be extremely variable over t..
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