Refining
UK defers import ban on diesel, jet fuel derived from Russian crude
The decision was criticized by lawmakers in Britain and Ukraine who accused the government of easing pressure on Russia and backtracking on promises to stop Moscow profiting from oil production to fund its war with Ukraine.
Digital Exclusive: The biggest obstacle to the refinery of the future is a mindset shift
Automation
/ Crude oil
/ Digital Technologies
/ Information Systems
/ Refining
/ Process Optimization
Barring a few exemplary cases, refineries continue to rely heavily on manual interventions, reactive maintenance and periodic optimization reviews, leaving enormous value trapped inside their own processes.
China's April oil throughput hits lowest since August 2022, inventories rise
The run cuts were due to negative oil-processing margins, and Chinese independent refineries are expected to deepen the cuts in May despite Beijing urging small refiners to maintain fuel production.
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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
