Maintenance & Reliability
Russian oil refineries' peak maintenance expected in January and September
The scale of repair work this month exceeded initial expectations because some plants have been dealing with the consequences of Ukrainian drone attacks.
Marathon overhauling Galveston Bay refinery, FCCU
The 140,000-bpd FCC-3 is scheduled to be shut for up to eight weeks for the overhaul, the sources said.
Sinochem says Quanzhou refinery to resume operations soon
The overhaul at the 300,000-bpd refinery, which started on November 25, has lasted for nearly two months.
Digital Exclusive—Valve maintenance: An open and shut case?
Maintaining valves throughout a plant’s lifetime helps to preserve optimal performance, minimize supply disruptions and reduce environmental impacts; however, it can be challenging. Remote locations, extreme operating conditions and the often-aggressive properties of the fluids being transported can pose specific servicing and maintenance challenges.
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction
