Americas
PPG buys South Africa distributor Ducol Coatings
US chemicals and coatings producer PPG Industries has acquired the business of Ducol Coatings, which has served as an importer and distributor of PPG’s automotive refinish products in South Africa since 2003.
Buckeye purchases US terminal, pipeline assets from BP for $165mn
Buckeye Partners said it completed the purchase of 33 refined products terminals and 650 miles of pipeline from BP for $165mn.
Pump rebuilding by expert non-OEMs is effective
Communication and competence are key in finding the best repair shop for major equipment
Update your reliability performance to meet process safety expectations
Better risk assessment can identify root causes for potential site catastrophes before they occur
Use advanced process control to add value for your facility
Optimization programs deliver benefits to existing and new plants
Consider closed–loop oil-mist lubrication
A growing trend is migrating to this new lubricating system for rotating equipment
Put training back into operator training simulators
This five-step approach is low-cost and offers safer learning experiences
Optimize design for distillation feed
Use these steps for enhanced performance
Improve energy efficiency for distillate hydrotreaters retrofit options
Energy conservation is a complex analysis on existing units, but benefits are possible
Rethink planning and scheduling’s role in refinery optimization
New tools improve prediction of unit feed qualities and yields
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