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Nextchem awarded engineering/technology services contract from SATORP (Saudi Arabia)

MAIRE announced that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions), through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, has been awarded a three-year contract by SATORP – a JV between Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies – to provide engineering and technology services related to the sulfur recovery complex of SATORP’s refinery in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Fire put out at oil refinery in Baku (Azerbaijan)

A fire at a 130,000-bpd oil refinery in Azerbaijan's capital Baku was extinguished on Wednesday, emergency cervices said.

Russia says fire at Ufa oil refinery extinguished, was caused by technical issue

A fire that broke out on Monday at the Ufimsky oil refinery, one of Russia's largest, was due to technical issues and has been extinguished, Russia's emergency ministry said, adding that the refinery had continued operations.

Pertamina says fire at central Java refinery complex extinguished, output not affected

Indonesia's state energy firm Pertamina said a fire that broke out at its Cilacap refinery complex on Thursday has been extinguished and the refinery's operation is not affected.

Online Exclusive: Innovations in hydrocarbon processing technologies and lifecycle solutions

Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) interviewed Kevin Dunphy (KD), Vice President and General Manager at Emerson. The interview covered advancements in hydrocarbon processing technologies, such as innovations in Coriolis flow metering and radar level measurement. Kevin explained how these technologies, alongside Emerson's new non-intrusive flow measurement solutions, are improving safety and efficiency in the industry. He also explained how Emerson supports its customers with lifecycle solutions, ensuring long-term value beyond initial costs.

Russia's Ryazan oil refinery halts operations after drone strike

Russia's Ryazan oil refinery has suspended operations after an attack by Ukrainian drones on Monday.

Japan's Eneos shuts 141,000-bpd Sakai CDU after a fire

Japan's biggest refiner, Eneos Corp., shut down a 141,000- bpd crude distillation unit (CDU) at its Sakai refinery on February 17 after a fire there that day.

Russia's Syzran oil refinery suspends operations following drone attack

Syzran oil refinery, operated by Russia's oil giant Rosneft, suspended oil processing on Wednesday due to a fire at the primary unit (CDU-6) following an attack by a Ukrainian drone.

Drone strike hits Chevron, Exxon oil exports via Russia

A drone strike has hit a pumping station on an oil pipeline in Russia, reducing flows from Kazakhstan to world markets pumped by Western firms including Chevron and ExxonMobil.

Russia's Ryazan oil refinery partially resumes operations

Russia's Ryazan oil refinery partially resumed oil processing and loading of motor fuels to railway tanks on February 11 after staying idle for 18 days.