Refining
Technip Energies passes final performance acceptance test for olefins plant in Vietnam
Technip Energies has announced that the Long Son Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. (LSP) olefins plant in Long Son Island, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, Vietnam, has passed its final performance acceptance test.
Honeywell and Chevron collaborate on AI-assisted solutions for refining processes
Honeywell has begun a strategic collaboration with Chevron to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted solutions to help operators make decisions to enhance efficiency for refining processes and improve safety within the industrial automation space.
Regulators approve Cerilon's $3.2-B GTL plant in North Dakota (U.S.)
North Dakota utility regulators have approved a $3.2-B gas-to-liquids plant project by Canadian company Cerilon, to be built near Trenton in Williams County. The plant will convert natural gas into higher-value products like diesel fuel and lubricants.
Digital Exclusive: Unlocking the power of hydrogen processing: Ensuring safety and driving profits
Harnessing the potential of hydrogen for energy generation requires a deep understanding of the associated safety considerations. When it comes to hydrogen processing, it’s important to examine hydrogen’s unique challenges and the innovative approaches that business leaders can adopt to ensure safety while driving profitability in the hydrogen processing industry.
Russia's Antipinsky, Novokuibyshevsk oil refineries undergo maintenance
Russia's Antipinsky and Novokuibyshevsk oil refineries halted processing this month for planned maintenance.
Mexico's Pemex ships first fuel export from new Olmeca refinery to India
Mexico's Pemex this month shipped its first fuel export cargo from its new Olmeca refinery to India, a sign of progress after multiple delays and spiraling costs.
Exxon director joins Elliott group seeking to acquire Citgo Petroleum
ExxonMobil board director Gregory Goff recently joined a newly formed Elliott Investment Management-backed company seeking to acquire control of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum.
Lyondell restarts Houston refinery's gasoline unit
Lyondell Basell Industries has restarted the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker unit (FCCU) at its 263,776-bpd Houston, Texas (U.S.) refinery on Thursday.
Mexico's Pemex posts drop in oil production as Lopez Obrador exits
Crude output by Pemex fell in August as Mexico's national oil company failed to reduce fuel imports in line with company targets, while overall falling well short of the lofty energy trade goals of the country's outgoing president.
South Korea's S-Oil shuts a crude unit for scheduled overhaul
South Korea's S-Oil has shut the No. 1 crude distillation unit (CDU) and some refining units at its Onsan refinery for a scheduled overhaul this week.
- UPM unlocks new bio-based markets as Leuna biorefinery produces its first commercial product 12/19
- Stamicarbon awarded technology licensing contract for new urea plant in Eastern China 12/19
- Ford takes $19.5-B writedown on EV business 12/19
- Babcock & Wilcox awarded $40-MM contract for advanced wet gas scrubbing technology at Canadian petroleum refinery 12/19
- Aarti Industries secures methanol and toluene feedstock supply through multiple long-term contracts 12/19
- bp picks first outsider CEO Meg O'Neill after abrupt Auchincloss exit 12/19
