Refining
ASTM International offers training course on diesel fuels
Diesel Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods, a technical and professional training course sponsored by ASTM International, covers a wide range of diesel fuel issues including specifications, test methods, sampling and quality control, distribution, current issues and alternate fuels like biodiesel.
Sibur and Lukoil sign agreement for the supply of associated petroleum gas
The petrochemical holding company Sibur and the Lukoil Oil Co. have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of associated petroleum gas (APG).
OriginOil announces innovation to increase algae yield
OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a technology to transform algae into a competitor to petroleum, has unveiled Algae Screen, a process that keeps algae healthy and productive by selectively eliminating microscopic predators without the use of chemicals. The technology employs an electromagnetic pulse.
ExxonMobil opens Shiogama terminal in area affected by earthquake, tsunami
ExxonMobil Japan Group has reopened its Shiogama terminal, enabling delivery of increased fuel supplies into the Tohoku area of Northeast Japan, which was affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
PetroAlgae partners with Haldor Topsoe for renewable fuels based on biomass
PetroAlgae Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Haldor Topsoe and its US subsidiary, Haldor Topsoe, Inc., to provide technology and catalysts to upgrade oils produced from Petroalgae’s biomass through refinery coking processes and pyrolysis into drop-in renewable fuels, including diesel and jet fuels.
Colonial announces pipeline expansions
Colonial Pipeline has announced recent pipeline system improvements have netted an additional capacity of 24,000 bpd.
Tesoro announces North Dakota expansion
Tesoro Corporation plans to expand the crude oil throughput capacity at its Mandan, North Dakota, refinery from 58,000 bpd to 68,000 bpd by the second quarter of 2012, subject to permitting requirements.
Porocel and Inprocat join together
Porocel International and Integrated & Proven Catalyst Technologies (Inprocat) announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement to combine their forces into a joint venture to be called Quanta Technologies, LLC.
Foster Wheeler adds sulfur recovery to its portfolio
Foster Wheeler’s newly acquired sulfur recovery technology brings clear advantages to its refinery customers.
GE introduces new desalter emulsion breaker chemistry
GE today announced it has introduced the next generation of its Embreak emulsion breakers. Coupling the new chemistry for light and medium density crude oils with the first generation heavy crude oil emulsion breakers, GE now offers a full suite of products that span the entire range of crudes, delivering optimal desalter performance, potentially reducing total costs of operation and increasing environmental benefits.
- Envision Energy powers world's first green marine ammonia bunkering 7/25
- New catalyst breakthrough could make clean ammonia easier to produce 7/25
- U.S. Gulf refiners seek Middle East, S. American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses 7/25
- CEO of Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara resigns after EU sanctions 7/25
- PetroChina makes FID for new northeast refinery complex 7/25
- Valero Energy beats Q2 profit estimates as refining margins improve 7/24
