Americas
ASTM International wants to launch new standards on diesel exhaust fluid
ASTM International, with support from the American Petroleum Institute (API), will be hosting an organizational meeting to discuss the development of consensus standards for support testing of diesel exhaust fluid.
New report urges US to take lead in international climate finance
The Alliance for Climate Protection and the Center for American Progress today released a joint report entitled, “The US role in international climate finance: A blueprint for near-term leadership.” The paper asserts that the US can and must take the lead on international climate finance—even under the current difficult political and economic conditions.
Sulfur content in US diesel fuel significantly reduced
This week marked a major milestone for theUS’ transition to ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel as all highway diesel fuel in the US complies with the landmark 15 parts per million (ppm) sulfur standard – a 97% reduction in sulfur content from diesel’s 2006 levels.
Sunoco sells Toledo refinery to PBF
Sunoco, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its 170,000 bpd refinery in Toledo, Ohio, to Toledo Refining Co LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PBF Holding Co. LLC.
Three orders placed with Graham totaling $4.8 million
Graham Corp. has been awarded three orders totaling approximately $4.8 million for specialized condensers, liquid ring pump packages and ejector systems to be installed at facilities in North America and Asia.
Best practices in treating liquefied petroleum gas are defined
Advantages of removing H2S before the LPG unit and energy optimization of the LPG splitter
Maximize return on capital projects
How to achieve all of your major capital investments objectives on budget and schedule
Consider new coatings for maintenance turnaround
Epoxy system provides speed of application as well as environmental benefits for large storage tanks
Operator-driven reliability: Training and implementation
Follow these guidelines to help execute the process
Improve engineering via whole-plant design optimization
New simulation methods identify cost-effective advantages early

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- Research: Developing an energy-saving, carbon-capturing method for making ethylene glycol 8/19
- Emerson announced the release of its new Rosemount 3144S temperature transmitter 8/19
- Chinese refiners sweep up Russian oil after Indian demand falls 8/19
- Indonesia plans quick-to-build oil refineries for U.S. crude 8/19
- Russia's ultra low-sulfur diesel exports from Primorsk scheduled to rise in August 8/19