Refining
Digital Exclusive: Mercaptan recombination in naphtha hydrotreating units: A startup challenge
This article presents a case study of a troubleshooting experience at two Saudi Aramco facilities, where a comprehensive investigation was conducted to identify the root causes of the off-spec products. The investigation aimed to develop strategies to mitigate the effects of mercaptan recombination
Serbia's NIS oil company seeks seventh waiver of U.S. sanctions
NIS, majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, operates Serbia's only oil refinery in the town of Pancevo, outside the capital Belgrade.
India's Nayara Energy buys only Russian oil in August
The private refiner imported 240,400 bpd of oil in August, an overall decline of 26% from July, tanker data showed.
Tracerco spearheads tracer technology in first U.S. carbon capture and storage (CCS) project
This milestone marks a significant expansion of Tracerco’s carbon authentication capabilities, enabling the tracking, monitoring, and long-term independent verification of CO₂ containment in CCS projects.
Russia’s Novatek redirects gas condensate to Novorossiisk after Ust-Luga complex shutdown
A drone attack caused a fire at Novatek's complex early on August 24 leading all operations, including fuel export loadings, to be fully shut for several days.
Fatal accident at Mongstad refinery
The deceased was employed by Crane Norway, a supplier of crane and lifting services at Mongstad.
Ducon launches R&D program to develop solvent-based carbon capture technology
The program aims to deliver a scalable, cost-effective solution to capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flue gas streams across power, cement, steel, oil and gas, and other hard-to-abate industries.
Ketjen completes expansion of its Bayport ZSM-5 facility
Ketjen Corporation proudly marked the official inauguration and ribbon-cutting of its newly expanded ZSM-5 manufacturing plant in Bayport, Texas (U.S.).
Australia promises $735 MM to launch biofuel industry
The money, to be released over 10 yrs from 2028, is intended to stimulate private investment in products like biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
U.S. EPA keeps all options open in biofuel reallocation proposal
The proposal's failure to narrow down potential options is destined to extend the latest clash between Big Oil and Big Farm over the issue, as both industries vie for influence over U.S. energy and agricultural policy.
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- Hengli Petrochemical sets up Dubai trading subsidiary in expansion 2/10
- Canadian airlines suspend Cuba flights as island set to run out of jet fuel 2/10
- Idemitsu Kosan plans maintenance at Keihin refinery in April 2/10
