Refining
Russian fuel crisis widens after Ukrainian attacks
Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in recent weeks targeting refineries and export terminals to reduce Moscow's export revenues, stir domestic discontent and push the Kremlin to peace talks.
China’s Sinopec begins Xinjiang refining and chemical upgrading project
China’s Sinopec has begun construction to upgrade its integrated refining and petrochemical project in the oil- and gas-rich Xinjiang region.
Digital Exclusive: Mercaptan recombination in naphtha hydrotreating units: A startup challenge
This article presents a case study of a troubleshooting experience at two Saudi Aramco facilities, where a comprehensive investigation was conducted to identify the root causes of the off-spec products. The investigation aimed to develop strategies to mitigate the effects of mercaptan recombination
Serbia's NIS oil company seeks seventh waiver of U.S. sanctions
NIS, majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, operates Serbia's only oil refinery in the town of Pancevo, outside the capital Belgrade.
India's Nayara Energy buys only Russian oil in August
The private refiner imported 240,400 bpd of oil in August, an overall decline of 26% from July, tanker data showed.
Tracerco spearheads tracer technology in first U.S. carbon capture and storage (CCS) project
This milestone marks a significant expansion of Tracerco’s carbon authentication capabilities, enabling the tracking, monitoring, and long-term independent verification of CO₂ containment in CCS projects.
Russia’s Novatek redirects gas condensate to Novorossiisk after Ust-Luga complex shutdown
A drone attack caused a fire at Novatek's complex early on August 24 leading all operations, including fuel export loadings, to be fully shut for several days.
Fatal accident at Mongstad refinery
The deceased was employed by Crane Norway, a supplier of crane and lifting services at Mongstad.
Ducon launches R&D program to develop solvent-based carbon capture technology
The program aims to deliver a scalable, cost-effective solution to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flue gas streams across power, cement, steel, oil and gas, and other hard-to-abate industries.
Ketjen completes expansion of its Bayport ZSM-5 facility
Ketjen Corporation proudly marked the official inauguration and ribbon-cutting of its newly expanded ZSM-5 manufacturing plant in Bayport, Texas (U.S.).
- 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
