Refining
PBF, Shell prep Louisiana refineries to keep running in storm
HOUSTON (Reuters) — PBF Energy and Royal Dutch Shell Plc were preparing their Louisiana refineries to keep running during Tropical Storm Nate, which is forecast to make landfall in the state on Sunday, sources familiar with plant operations said on Thursday.
Refinery blazes to dent Shell 3Q earnings
LONDON (Reuters) — A recent string of fires at Royal Dutch Shell’s refineries, including at Europe’s largest, is expected to hit the oil and gas company’s 3Q profit and deal a setback to its efforts to improve the segment’s performance.
NuStar reopening St. Eustatius terminal after 30-day closure
HOUSTON (Reuters) — US firm NuStar Energy this week began reopening its 13-MMbbl Statia oil terminal on the Caribbean island of St. Eustatius, a month after it was closed ahead of Hurricane Irma, a company official told Reuters.
TransCanada abandons $12-B pipeline project after green push
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) — TransCanada Corp abandoned construction of its Energy East pipeline on Thursday, taking a $798 MM non-cash charge and handing environmental groups a major victory in efforts to hamper Canadian oil development.
Saudi Aramco plans expansion in India with new unit
NEW DELHI (Reuters) — Oil giant Saudi Aramco will open an Indian subsidiary next week, three sources said, as the top global oil exporter looks to tap rising demand and invest in the world's third-biggest consumer.
Venezuela confirms discussing Citgo collateral swap with Rosneft
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Venezuela’s oil minister confirmed on Wednesday that state oil company PDVSA is negotiating to swap Russian oil producer Rosneft’s collateral in Venezuelan-owned, US-based refiner Citgo, adding that results are expected “very soon.”
AFPM Summit '17: Daily editions of the official conference newspaper
AUSTIN -- Enclosed are digital copies of the daily editions of the official conference newspaper of the AFPM 2017 Operations & Process Technology Summit, held at the JW Marriott.
India's Reliance makes first purchase of US crude
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) — India’s Reliance Industries Ltd has purchased crude oil cargoes from the United States for the first time, drawn by the lower price for US oil versus global benchmarks, three trade sources said on Tuesday.
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Show Preview: ADIPEC
The 20th edition of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) will take place 13–16 November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
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