Americas
US refining group to sue EPA over failed renewable fuels mandate
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers filed a notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for failure to issue the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard.
US snow may delay oil shipments to East refiners
East coast refiners may see delays in Bakken oil supplies
Construction worker dies in accident at ExxonMobil olefins plant in Baytown
The contractor was fatally injured while working on a construction project, according to ExxonMobil representatives. Plant officials are now investigating the cause of the incident.
M&G wins final GHG permit for Texas PET project
M&G Resins plans to build a new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin manufacturing complex along with a collocated combined support system for heat and power utility generation.
Blasch Ceramics opens petrochemical office for India, Middle East plants
The new location will focus on the continued commercial deployment of the Blasch VectorWall mixing checkerwall system for refinery sulfur recovery systems as well as other product lines in other process areas. It will serve both new and existing customers.
UOP chemist wins national US technology medal
Edith M. Flanigen, a chemist at UOP, was one of eight recipients of the award, which recognizes people and organizations that have strengthened the nation’s technological workforce.
PBF offers insight into US, global refining trends
PBF Energy's executive chairman Thomas O’Malley focused on three topics―the US crude oil export ban, pricing environment on oil and the state of the refining industry.
US safety board investigating deadly chemical leak at DuPont complex
The accident at DuPont’s plant in La Porte, Texas, killed four workers and injured a fifth when methyl mercaptan, a toxic chemical in the manufacturing process, was released.
US safety board probes DuPont chemical leak
Investigators began interviews of several DuPont personnel, with plans being made to interview shift workers and other possible witnesses to the events that led to a release of methyl mercaptan.
INEOS buys full control of Styrolution from BASF
Styrolution was founded in October 2011 as a 50-50 joint venture between BASF and INEOS.
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- Vietnam refinery boosting jet fuel production 4/3
- China plans to upgrade some petrochemical plants, phase out others by 2029 4/3
- Morocco has diesel stocks for 51 days, energy ministry says 4/3
- Nigeria's Seplat Energy hit by strike amid push for higher output 4/3
