Americas
Chevron recovers less oil than first expected from Utah diesel pipeline leak
Chevron is dealing with the fallout of the March 18 leak, which resulted in 600 bbl of diesel from its refinery in Salt Lake City spilling into marshes close to a freshwater lake in Willard Bay State Park. The company has to date recovered 354 bbl, down from the 500 bbl it said it had collected Friday.
Canadian Pacific train derails in US, spilling crude
CP crews are on the scene, and the spill is being contained. The derailment comes amid a surge in rail-shipped oil across North America, as US and Canadian production booms. That has heightened scrutiny over the safety of transporting increasing quantities of crude on the continent's railroads.
US proposes $1.7 million fine against ExxonMobil for Montana oil pipeline leak
The US Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees pipeline safety, said Exxon didn't have written procedures instructing employees how to protect the pipeline in case of natural disasters. Exxon was "disappointed in the findings of this report".
Air Products licenses process technology to Cryo for unreacted olefins recovery
The licensing enables Cryo to design and offer Air Products' unreacted olefin recovery technology, which has been proven through the development, testing, and successful operation of three full-scale facilities that Air Products designed and supplied to PP and PE producers in the US.
Williams taps UOP process for Canada PDH unit
It marks the sixth win for UOP's Oleflex process technology in North America, as petrochemical producers are moving to produce propylene from natural gas-derived propane.
UK's Centrica signs deal to import US natural gas
The contract with Cheniere Energy Partners will see Centrica import 1.75 millio tpy of gas, enough to power around 1.8 million UK homes, according to the firm. It is the first such deal between a US supplier and a UK utility. The deal is subject to Cheniere getting the necessary regulatory approval.
BP seeks sanctions for Halliburton over missing cement samples
BP is asking a federal judge to issue sanctions against Halliburton, alleging the drilling contractor withheld evidence in the trial following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Mexichem to buy PolyOne vinyls, base resin assets
PolyOne CEO Stephen D. Newlin said the assets comprise the company's only remaining business involved in the direct manufacture of base resins. As such, PolyOne said it views the sale of its resin production assets as a natural and next step for its evolving portfolio.
Huntsman plans expansion, upgrade for MDI plants in Louisiana, Netherlands
The Geismar capacity will be increased to 500,000 tpy, up from 450,000 tpy, through improved process technology developed by Huntsman. The expansion leverages the advantages of the Geismar site, with its access to US shale gas, strong logistics base and excellent integration, the company said.
Petrobras gets purchase offer for Japan refinery
A Singapore-based company has proposed a $650 million deal to Petrobras, including $80 million for the Nansei Sekiyu refinery in Okinawa and $570 million for oil and oil-derivatives stocks at the refinery complex, the Valor Economico newspaper said, citing sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
