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Shell completes Singapore refinery sale to Chandra Asri-Glencore JV
Shell has completed the sale of its Singapore refinery and refining assets to a Chandra Asri-Glencore JV, and trade sources said the new owners had already started purchasing feedstock.
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Kurita America names Todd Emslander as successor to retiring CEO Greg Becker
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Pilot Chemical Co. names Graeme Biggin as VP of Growth and Innovation
Nominations now open for the 2025 Women in Hydrogen
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Women in Hydrogen 50 proudly announces the opening of nominations for its 2025 honorees, recognizing female excellence in the global hydrogen sector.
Straight talk on fire risk assessments
For refineries, chemical plants, oil and gas pipelines and oil/gas exploration, fire and explosion hazards are omnipresent. Process hazard analysis (PHA) and fire risk assessments (FRAs) play a vital role in managing fire risk at an acceptable level. While there are various causes for fires and explosions, robust FRAs based on pragmatism and optimum allocation of resources could help minimize fire/explosion mishaps.
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GTC Vorro Technology names Brian Pace as VP of Environmental Services
Chevron to lay off up to 20% of global workforce
Chevron will lay off 15% to 20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026, the U.S. oil company said, as it seeks to cut costs, simplify its business and complete a major acquisition.
BP Europa SE announces intended sale of Ruhr Oel GmbH-BP Gelsenkirchen refinery in Germany
BP Europa SE today announced its intention to market its Ruhr Oel GmbH – BP Gelsenkirchen operation in Germany for potential sale. Its assets include the bp refinery in Gelsenkirchen and DHC Solvent Chemie GmbH in Mülheim an der Ruhr.
New DuPont™ Tychem® 6000 SFR lightweight coverall provides dual hazard protection
DuPont has launched DuPont™ Tychem® 6000 SFR—a lightweight hooded garment designed to help protect people working in challenging environments against multiple chemical and flash-fire hazards.
CVR Energy says fire extinguished at Coffeyville, Kansas (U.S.) refinery
CVR Energy said a fire that broke out in the naphtha hydrotreater unit at a Coffeyville, Kansas refinery operated by a subsidiary has been extinguished.
- Evonik presents innovative "Debonding on Demand" concept for more sustainable bonding 4/3
- Oil, gas and refined product imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs 4/3
- Mabanaft, HIF Global sign agreement to accelerate e-methanol adoption in the shipping industry 4/3
- Burckhardt Compression awarded digital monitoring services contract for a chemical plant in Saudi Arabia 4/3
- Lummus completes successful startup of electric heater demonstration unit 4/3
- ENEOS, A.P. Møller Holding and Maersk agree to invest $100 MM in C2X to advance green methanol portfolio 4/3
