Americas
Venezuela Amuay refinery slop tank overflows into bay
MARACAY, Venezuela (Reuters) — A slop tank at Venezuela’s massive Amuay refinery overflowed this week and products have spilled, polluting the nearby bay and staining tankers, according to a union leader and two refinery workers.
Sustainability and innovation at AIChE annual conference
The 2017 annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers features dozens of parallel tracks for eight days.
2018 Chem Show kicks off in the Big Apple
NEW YORK CITY — The Chem Show opened today at the Javits Center in New York City. The event, which has been held every odd year since 1915, runs from Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 2.
Andeavor Logistics completes acquisition of Western Refining Logistics
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Andeavor Logistics LP and Andeavor announced that Andeavor Logistics has completed its acquisition of Western Refining Logistics, LP in a unit-for-unit transaction and assumption of $280 MM of net debt for a total enterprise value of approximately $1.7 B, based on Andeavor Logistics' closing unit price of $45.90 on Oct. 30.
Explorer fuel pipeline at reduced rates until at least mid-week
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Explorer Pipeline Co, which hauls fuel from the Gulf Coast to the US Midwest, said on Monday it will continue to operate at reduced rates until permanent repairs are complete on its line from Houston to Glenpool, Oklahoma.
Chevron partners with Microsoft to fuel digital transformation
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Chevron Corporation announced a seven-year partnership with Microsoft Corp. establishing the company as Chevron’s primary cloud provider, accelerating the application of advanced technologies including analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive performance and improve efficiencies.
Oil prices near 2-yr highs as supply cuts bite
LONDON (Reuters) — Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after a week of gains as the prospect of increasing US exports dampened bullish sentiment that has driven Brent to more than 2-yr highs above $60/bbl.
LyondellBasell approaches Brazil's Braskem for takeover
(Reuters) — LyondellBasell Industries NV has approached Brazil's Braskem SA for a potential takeover, valuing the petrochemicals company at more than $10 B, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
CB&I awarded ethylene technology contract in India
THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- CB&I announced it has been selected by HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd. (HMEL) for the license and basic engineering of a 1,200 KTA mixed feeds ethylene plant for the Guru Gobind Singh refinery in Bathinda, India.
US oil exports boom, putting infrastructure to the test
NEW YORK/HOUSTON (Reuters) — Tankers carrying record levels of crude are leaving in droves from Texas and Louisiana ports, and more growth in the fledgling US oil export market may before long test the limits of infrastructure like pipelines, dock space and ship traffic.
- Transition Industries signs agreements for the Pacifico Mexinol Project, an ultra-low carbon chemical production facility 7/3
- Bangkok Airways introduces SAF on commercial flights 7/3
- EcoCeres secures SAF contract with British Airways to help reduce carbon emissions 7/3
- Air Liquide to invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S. to support industrial growth 7/3
- MOL completes the acquisition of LBC Tank Terminals 7/3
- BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fueled vessels 7/3
