Americas
Alaska LNG project moves ahead with FERC filing
The FERC pre-file milestone sets the stage for the activity associated with the environmental review required for the siting, design, and permitting for construction of the proposed Alaska project.
Braskem joins Amyris, Michelin to commercialize renewable isoprene
This collaboration was initiated to develop and commercialize renewable isoprene, sourced from various biomass as an additional sustainable pathway to produce isoprene.
Citgo wins marine environmental award for safe handling of chemicals
The award recognized ACL customers that safely handled over two billion gallons of chemicals, petroleum products, and other liquid cargoes with the barge transportation company in 2013.
Yokogawa to control new Pemex diesel plant
This project involves the construction of an ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel plant at the Pemex Cadereyta refinery complex, which is located in Nuevo Leon state in northeastern Mexico.
Oberon’s bio-based DME wins EPA approval under renewable fuels rule
Oberon’s biogas-based DME is now eligible for high value D-Code 3 (cellulosic) and D-Code 5 (advanced) renewable identification numbers (RINs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Harvest sells Newfoundland refinery to banker
The sale is comprised of a 115,000-bpd refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland, while marketing includes gas stations & assets that sell petroleum products to local markets.
CHS to expand diesel output at Montana refinery
Investments include a new hydrogen plant and crude unit modifications that will increase crude oil throughput and increase diesel production, as well as hydrocracker modifications.
A Schulman buys Australian compounder Compco
Compco is a manufacturer of a variety of plastic compounds and products including masterbatches and custom performance colors. Key markets include packaging, wire and cable and pipe.
Conco opens Louisiana office for petrochemical customer services
Conco Industrial Services (CIS) says it offers petrochemical customers advanced technology-based cleaning and certified nondestructive testing services.
What is the impact of US shale oil on global markets and refinery configurations?
One of the most important factors in determining a refinery’s profitability is its ability to access low-cost feedstocks. This is not to be confused with survivability. Some uneconomic refineries..
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