Refining
Foster Wheeler wins engineering design deals for Preem refinery in Sweden
Foster Wheeler won a contract from Preem AB (Publ) Preemraff Lysekil (Preem) to perform the basic engineering design (BED) and front-end engineering design (FEED) for a 2013 turnaround at the Preemraff Lysekil oil refinery, located north of Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden.
Air Liquide inks deal to supply Valero refineries in Texas with hydrogen
Air Liquide has signed a long-term agreement to supply hydrogen to two Valero refineries in Texas, one in Texas City and the other in Port Arthur.
Biodiesel market in US to more than double by 2015 - study
The US biodiesel industry will grow to support more than 74,000 jobs throughout the economy by 2015 while creating some $4 billion in household income, more than doubling current levels, according to an economic study released Tuesday by the National Biodiesel Board (NBB).
US research center produces first jet fuel from both coal, biomass feedstocks
The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota said its refining technologies have led to a breakthrough in production, creating jet fuel from a combination of both coal and biomass feedstocks.
Celanese boosts planned ethanol capacity in China, accelerates production timetable
Celanese will accelerate its original schedule and begin industrial ethanol production in China earlier and with more capacity than previously announced, the US-based specialty chemicals firm said on Tuesday.
Shell, Sandvik to collaborate on sulfur technology at refinery projects
Shell Global Solutions and AB Sandvik Process Systems have agreed to collaborate on total sulfur technology solutions to their respective clients, particularly in refinery-wide projects, the companies said on Monday.
New diesel hydrotreater from Axens starts up at Ras Tanura refinery
A grassroots diesel hydrotreater unit (Prime-DTM), licensed by Axens, has successfully been put into production at Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery, company officials said on Friday.
Sasol takes 50% stake in Canada shale project
Sasol has completed a $1.08 billion deal for a 50% stake in a western Canada shale gas project, the South Africa-based energy firm said on Friday.
DCP Midstream to buy, expand Conoco US pipeline
DCP Midstream has agreed to buy the Seaway Products Pipeline Co. from ConocoPhillips for between $750mn and $850mn, creating new natural gas liquids (NGL) transportation capacity from the US Mid-continent to Texas Gulf coast markets.
Petrobras invests $400mn in biofuels through 2014
Petrobras plans to invest $400 million in biofuels over the next four years, the Brazilian oil giant’s head of technology management said on Thursday.
- Evonik launches high performance isodewaxing catalysts for fuels and lubricants production 4/16
- BASF to increase its price for neopentylglycol in the U.S. and Canada 4/16
- AMETEK Process Instruments announces additions to next-gen quartz crystal microbalance moisture analyzer line 4/16
- Brenntag Energy Services announces designated distributorship with BASF for Keropur fuel performance additives in continental Europe 4/16
- Shell restarts crude unit at Pernis oil refinery 4/16
- Nigerian airlines threaten to halt flights over soaring jet fuel prices 4/16
