Refining
H2scan receives multi-analyzer order from BP
The BP refinery in Cherry Point, Washington, has selected multiple H2scan hydrogen process analyzers integrated with the NeSSI platform system for their analyzer upgrades.
Foster Wheeler working on new delayed coking unit in Argentina
Foster Wheeler AG’s Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a contract by YPF.S.A. for a new delayed coking unit to be built at YPF's Complejo Industrial La Plata in Argentina.
Marathon selling most of its Minnesota downstream assets
Marathon Petroleum Co. LP (MPC) has entered into definitive agreements with ACON Investments, LLC (ACON) and TPG Capital, LP (TPG) for the sale of most of Marathon's Minnesota downstream assets.
Oil and gas reserves increased 3% in 2009
The worldwide upstream investment of 224 oil and gas companies decreased 23% to $378 billion in 2009, according to the 2010 Global Upstream Performance Review, released by oil and gas research firm IHS Herold.
Sonoro signs asphalt license agreement in Iraq
Sonoro Energy Iraq B.V. and its partner, Berkeley Petroleum Mesopotamia Asphalts Ltd., have signed an asphalt license agreement with the Al-Salah ad Din Provincial Government in the Republic of Iraq.
Atlas Copco acquires gas treatment company
Atlas Copco Nederland B.V. has acquired Cirmac International B.V., a company specialized in biogas upgrading systems for the renewable energy industry and in gas treatment systems for the oil, gas and chemical industries.
Troubleshoot silicon contamination on catalysts
What are the sources, impacts and possible solutions to controlling this problem in your hydrotreater?
Mitigate fouling in ebullated-bed hydrocrackers
New monitoring tools help track and control asphaltene levels and solubility issues in resid products
HPIn Europe: How German refiners sped up clean fuels rules to save their heating oil business
European refiners are nearing the end of a decade of rapid change—some might say a revolution—in fuel specifications. For road fuels, at least, sulfur levels have gone from being a political..
API seeks to intervene on the side of the Pentagon in Canadian oil sands case
Citing the need to protect US jobs and America’s energy security, the American Petroleum Institute and two other organizations today filed a petition in federal court asking to intervene on the side of the Pentagon in a case challenging its use of fuels derived from Canadian oil sands crude oil.
- GTT receives order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new very large ethane carriers 2/11
- Emerson introduces hybrid continuous gas analyzer for improved regulatory compliance and emissions control 2/11
- BASF to further strengthen Global Business Services through global hub setup 2/11
- Morocco signs agreement with ORNX consortium for $4.5-B green ammonia complex 2/11
- Rosneft oil refinery in Germany warns of risks from U.S. sanctions 2/11
- TotalEnergies takes over Zeeland refinery operations, Lukoil still owns 45% 2/11
