Americas
ABB Customer World: ABB unveils digital solutions portfolio, ABB Ability
HOUSTON -- ABB commercially launched ABB Ability at ABB Customer World 2017 in Houston this week, introducing customers to the new digital solutions portfolio that combines cutting-edge technologies to deliver impressive solutions and services that aid in solving a variety of potential complications faced in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure.
OPEC says oil stocks still increasing, Saudis raise output
LONDON (Reuters) -- OPEC said on Tuesday oil inventories have risen despite a global deal to cut supply and raised its forecast of production in 2017 from outside the group, suggesting complications in an effort to clear a glut and support prices.
Oil edges off three-month lows, eyes on US inventory
LONDON (Reuters) -- Oil prices recovered modestly from three-month lows on Tuesday, with concerns persisting about rising US inventories and few clear signs that OPEC will extend supply curbs beyond June.
Colombian officials probed for overspending on Reficar refinery
BOGOTA (Reuters) -- Dozens of Colombian officials, including Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas, are being investigated for overspending of about $6 billion during the renovation of state oil company Ecopetrol's refinery Reficar, the comptroller general's office said on Monday.
KPE to provide FCCU consulting services to Gulf Coast refiner
KP Engineering will provide process engineering services in support of a Cold Eyes Review of the Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) for one of the largest refineries in the Unites States.
Ethanol train derails in Iowa, catches fire with no injuries reported
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- More than two dozen tank cars hauling ethanol derailed Friday morning in northwestern Iowa, causing some to catch fire and sending an unknown volume of the biofuel into a nearby creek, officials said.
CERAWeek '17: Canadian PM reiterates close US relationship
Speaking fluently in both English and French, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up his visit to CERAWeek by IHS Markit in Houston with a press conference in which he reiterated the close relationship between the US and Canada.
API: State of Energy in Colorado event highlights state’s role in US energy renaissance
DENVER – The Colorado Petroleum Council hosted the second annual State of Energy in Colorado event in Denver to discuss the future of oil and natural gas development in Colorado with American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Jack Gerard, Governor John Hickenlooper, and Mayor Michael Hancock.
BP plans entry into Mexico's once-closed retail gasoline market
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -- Motorists will be able to fill up their gas tanks at about 1,500 new BP service stations the oil major plans to open across Mexico over the next five years, company executives said on Thursday.
EPA chief says Congress should weigh whether carbon dioxide is a pollutant
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The new head of the Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday he is not convinced that carbon dioxide from human activity is the main driver of climate change and said he wants Congress to weigh in on whether CO2 is a harmful pollutant that should be regulated.
- 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
