http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Ampol to carry out further maintenance at Lytton, 3Q output plunges http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/ampol-to-carry-out-further-maintenance-at-lytton-3q-output-plunges/ Ampol, Australia's top fuel retailer, said on Tuesday it would undertake further maintenance at its Lytton refinery next month after the company reported a sharp drop in 3Q output, sending its shares to a 21-month low. Russia's idle oil refining capacity revised up 10% for October http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/russias-idle-oil-refining-capacity-revised-up-10-for-october/ Russia plans to take offline 4.4 MM tonnes of refining capacity in October, an increase of 10% from an earlier plan, increasing the amount of crude oil available for export. Fulkrum diversifies its service portfolio with new offerings http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/fulkrum-diversifies-its-service-portfolio-with-new-offerings/ Fulkrum, a leader in inspection, expediting, auditing and technical staffing services has expanded its service portfolio with the introduction of new offerings: Asset Integrity Management (AIM) services. Orlen's Lithuanian Mazeikiai oil refinery undergoing October maintenance http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/orlens-lithuanian-mazeikiai-oil-refinery-undergoing-october-maintenance/ Orlen's Mazeikiai oil refinery in Lithuania is undergoing October maintenance works on several of its units. Investigation launched into fatal Texas oil refinery leak http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/investigation-launched-into-fatal-texas-oil-refinery-leak/ An investigation is underway into the fatal chemical leak at a Houston, Texas area oil refinery owned by Mexico's state oil firm Pemex. Russia's largest oil refinery lifts 9-month crude processing by 4% http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/russias-largest-oil-refinery-lifts-9-month-crude-processing-by-4/ The Omsk oil refinery, Russia's largest by production volumes, increased crude processing by 4% year-on-year in the January to September period thanks to a modernization of its facilities. Nextchem (Maire) awarded licensing/process design package for H2 unit in Vietnam http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/nextchem-maire-awarded-licensingprocess-design-package-for-h2-unit-in-vietnam/ Nextchem (Maire) awarded licensing and process design package to upgrade BSR's hydrogen production unit in Vietnam, based on its proprietary NX Reform technology. Aspen Technology launches microgrid management system to address power reliability and meet net-zero goals http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/aspen-technology-launches-microgrid-management-system-to-address-power-reliability-and-meet-net-zero-goals/ Aspen Technology introduced the AspenTech Microgrid Management System™, a solution for customers with heavy electrical power requirements in refining, chemicals, mining and other asset-intensive industries that manage their own on-site conventional and renewable power generation in orchestration with active load management and energy storage. Lummus launches PFAS analytical services http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/lummus-launches-pfas-analytical-services/ Lummus Technology announced new analytical services for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), providing accurate detection of a wide range of PFAS compounds, helping water and wastewater operators assess contamination levels and monitor progress of their treatment systems. Iraq's Kerbala refinery non-operational due to maintenance http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/iraqs-kerbala-refinery-non-operational-due-to-maintenance/ Iraq's Kerbala refinery is under extensive maintenance and has been non-operational since Sept. 25, knocking out 150,000 bpd of processing capacity.