Americas
American Midstream begins crude deliveries into Dakota Access pipeline
HOUSTON — American Midstream Partners, LP announced it has commenced deliveries from the Partnership’s 40,000 bpd Bakken crude oil gathering system near Watford City, ND into the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
CB&I wins Phillips 66 storage terminal expansion contract in Texas
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — CB&I announced it has been awarded a contract by Phillips 66 to increase storage capacity at Phillips 66's liquid products terminal in Nederland, Texas.
Argentina to suspend price controls on domestic fuel next month
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — The government of Argentina is planning to suspend a price-setting system for domestic fuel sales next month thanks to the recent rise in global oil prices, the country’s energy and mining minister said Monday.
Minnesota public hearings begin for Enbridge's $6.5 B oil pipe expansion
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) — Regulatory hearings for Enbridge Inc's $6.5 B Line 3 crude oil pipeline upgrade will begin on Tuesday in the US state of Minnesota, which presents the last hurdle for the biggest project by North America's top pipeline operator.
India's HPCL makes its first US oil purchase
NEW DELHI (Reuters) — Indian state refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp has made its first purchase of US oil, buying high sulfur crude Mars in a tender, company chairman M. K. Surana said on Monday.
Elliott group receives SIL 3 safety certification
JEANNETTE, PA — Elliott Group, a global provider of rotating equipment for the oil & gas, power generation, and process industries, announced that its Pneumatic Trip System, with or without partial stroke actuation, has received the IEC 61508 SIL 3 Capable safety certification.
Enterprise: US oil exports to meet 5% of non-US global demand by 2022
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Crude oil exports from the United States will increase to meet 5% of global demand by 2022, as refiners seek more low-sulfur crude to meet stricter rules for cleaner fuels, an executive from Enterprise Partners LP said on Monday.
New project for AXION Energy in Argentina
The project involves the Detail Engineering for the expansion of the Catalytic Cracking Unit at the refinery that Techint E&C has in Campana.
EPA approves emergency fuel waiver for Florida
WASHINGTON — US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt approved a request from Florida Governor Rick Scott for an emergency fuel waiver in order to ensure an adequate supply of diesel fuel across the state for ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Irma.
Secretary of Energy announces integrated biorefinery optimization projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) has selected eight projects to negotiate for up to $15 MM in total DOE funding to optimize integrated biorefineries.
- 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
