Construction
BP to build third lubricants blending plant in China
(Reuters) — BP said on Wednesday it plans to build its third plant for blending lubricants in China for about $227 MM as it looks to meet the country’s rapidly growing demand.
Kinder Morgan warns pipeline expansion could be further delayed
VANCOUVER/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) — Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd said on Monday the start-up of its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion could be delayed past September 2020 if it is unable to get more clarity around permitting and the judicial process by early next year.
Global Project Data
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>’s Construction Boxscore Database is tracking more than 1,700 active downstream projects around the world.
Business Trends: Propane dehydrogenation technology is transforming the propylene business
Propylene demand has been increasing rapidly in recent years, and traditional processes are struggling to keep up.
Industry Perspectives: New downstream project announcements drop 14% in 2017
According to Hydrocarbon Processing’s Construction Boxscore Database, more than 770 new projects have been announced over the past 3 yr.
Africa: The rise in Africa’s oil storage infrastructure investments
The drop in crude oil prices, a growing transportation sector and an underperforming crude processing industry have created a strong demand for additional storage facilities in Africa, which is the preferred method of meeting fuel consumption requirements.
Editorial Comment: Hydrocarbon Processing forecasts $361 B in total HPI spending in 2018
What is the state of the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI)?
Details on high-impact refining and petrochemical projects presently under construction, as chosen by HP editors and readers
The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.
The design and construction of large crude oil storage tanks with double-deck floating roofs
As crude oil prices decline, consumption of petroleum fuels is increasing.
Incorporate assurance into an operational readiness program—Part 1
This two-part article will examine how to address common issues on large projects, and how to make an ordered, structured transition in a systematic and repeatable way.<sup>a</sup>

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