Refining
Moody’s predicts sustained negativity for refining industry
Moody's outlook for the refining and marketing industry in North America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa remains negative.
Wika reduces risk of undetected diaphragm ruptures
Wika’s PG43SA-D diaphragm pressure gauge is unique in featuring an integrated diaphragm monitoring and eliminates the risk of an undetected diaphragm rupture.
Aruba parliament approves reactivation of Citgo refinery
Aruba's parliament approved a law that permits the reactivation of the Caribbean island's 235 Mbpd refinery, operated by Citgo Petroleum.
Hellenic Petroleum plans bond issue to refinance debt
Greece's biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum is looking to issue new debt in October to refinance a $561.70 MM bond due May, 2017.
Petrotechnics survey reveals trend towards operational excellence
Petrotechnics has released the results of its operational excellence index into attitudes towards operational excellence among the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
IndianOil and USTDA sign an agreement to promote cleaner fuels in India
The US Trade and Development Agency and IndianOil will jointly work to explore cleaner fuels.
Praxair to supply industrial gases to Hyundai Oilbank refinery
Praxair has signed a long-term contract to supply industrial gases to Hyundai Oilbank, a South Korean oil refining company.
BASF introduces portable FCC catalyst addition system in Europe
BASF has introduced a new patented portable fluid catalytic cracking catalyst addition system for refinery catalysts.
Federal Reserve proposes new limits on Wall Street energy bets
The Federal Reserve outlined a plan to limit Wall Street bets on the energy sector by forcing companies like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to hold more capital against such investments.
Amarinth delivers API 610 VS4 pumps for STAR refinery in Turkey
Amarinth has delivered its first order of exotic alloy API 610 VS4 pumps for use in the STAR in Turkey.
- UPM unlocks new bio-based markets as Leuna biorefinery produces its first commercial product 12/19
- Stamicarbon awarded technology licensing contract for new urea plant in Eastern China 12/19
- Ford takes $19.5-B writedown on EV business 12/19
- Babcock & Wilcox awarded $40-MM contract for advanced wet gas scrubbing technology at Canadian petroleum refinery 12/19
- Aarti Industries secures methanol and toluene feedstock supply through multiple long-term contracts 12/19
- bp picks first outsider CEO Meg O'Neill after abrupt Auchincloss exit 12/19
