Refining
Saudi Aramco awards Jacobs with aromatics project work at Ras Tanura refinery
Jacobs has been awarded the Ras Tanura refinery clean fuels and aromatics project, the first major project received from its general engineering and project management services (GES+) contract with Saudi Aramco, the US engineering group said on Tuesday.
Eni starts slurry technology project at Italy refinery
Italian oil and gas major Eni started work on applying Eni Slurry Technology (EST) at its Sannazzaro de' Burgondi refinery, located near Pavia in northern Italy.
Margins surge for US inland refiners as Cushing crude bottleneck leads to WTI discount - study
US refinery margins surged in the first quarter, led mostly by inland refineries amid historically low prices for WTI-priced inland crude oils relative to waterborne alternatives, according to a study released on Tuesday from consulting firm Baker & O’Brien.
Foster Wheeler wins engineering design deal for Star Petroleum refinery revamp in Thailand
Foster Wheeler AG has been awarded a contract by Star Petroleum Refining Co. Ltd. for front-end engineering design (FEED) for the residue fluidized catalytic cracking unit (RFCCU) revamp turnaround and inspection project at its refinery in Map Ta Phut, Thailand.
Refineries remain operational along Mississippi after opening of Morganza Spillway
Refineries along the Mississippi River remained operational on Monday following the opening of several bays off the Morganza Spillway in Louisiana. It marks the first time the Morganza has been used since 1973, as US officials are seeking to take pressure off the swollen Mississippi with flood waters rushing downstream.
Malaysia’s Petronas to build $20 billion integrated refinery, petrochemical complex
Malaysia’s state-owned energy major Petronas will build a $20 billion integrated refinery and petrochemicals complex in Southern Johor, the company said on Friday.
IEA lowers estimate for 2011 oil demand growth
The International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered its projection for global oil demand growth in 2011, falling by 190,000 bpd, or 0.2%, from an earlier estimate.
US ethanol groups praise new legislation seeking to promote industry versus imported oil
A pair of ethanol organizations praised new legislation from the US Congress, claiming that such policies are needed to compete with imported oil.
Total joins ExxonMobil to explore Poland shale gas
US-based ExxonMobil and French oil major Total signed an agreement to explore shale gas in the Chelm and Werbkowice areas in Poland.
ExxonMobil shuts parts of two Louisiana crude pipelines amid flooding concerns
ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. has shut down parts of two pipelines in Louisiana amid increased flooding concerns along the Mississippi River, the company said on Friday.
- 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
