Distillation
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Singapore light distillates stocks hit over 3-yr high on robust imports
Singapore light distillate stocks swelled to the highest level since July 2022 this week amid high supplies of naphtha and gasoline while demand for both products was lower-than-expected.
Nigeria's Dangote refinery says crude unit and petrol block running at capacity in tests
The tests are intended to confirm operational efficiency and verify that key parameters meet global standards.
Digital Exclusive: Innovative grassroots CDU-VDU configuration—Pioneering energy efficiency and net-zero pathways in modern refineries
Crude oil
/ Distillation
/ Equipment
/ Petrochemicals
/ Refining
/ Diesel
/ Naphtha
/ Kerosene
/ Gasoil
This article introduces a CDU-VDU configuration tailored for grassroots refineries, decoupling stripping and rectification sections via a dedicated flash drum to enable steam-free rectification.
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction

