Refining
NPRA asks US EPA to cut Renewable Fuel Standard
The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) is asking the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce mandated volumes of cellulosic and advanced biofuels in gasoline and the total Renewable Fuel Standard this year.
Jacobs wins EPC deal for new Canada oil refinery
Jacobs was awarded a contract by the North West Redwater Partnership to provide detailed engineering, procurement and construction services for the development of a new oil refinery in Alberta, Canada. Officials did not disclose the contract value.
EPA says no toxic chemicals found in Montana river after ExxonMobil oil spill
Following an oil spill from ExxonMobil Pipeline Co., water in Montana’s Yellowstone River is safe and shows no elevated levels for volatile organic compounds, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
NexLube to build used oil re-refinery in Florida with technology input from Axens, Viscolube
NexLube plans to begin construction of a used oil re-refinery and blending plant in Tampa, Florida, using Revivoil technology from Axens and Viscolube. The facility is expected to process 24 million gal/year of dehydrated used oil.
Engineering firm Bechtel buys delayed coking technology from ConocoPhillips
Global engineering firm Bechtel has purchased ConocoPhillips’ leading delayed coking technology, a move that uniquely positions Bechtel for growth in the refining industry, the companies said on Tuesday.
Natural gas company Chesapeake seeks to reduce US dependence on OPEC oil
In an effort to help break what it described as a 38-year stranglehold by OPEC on the US economy, Chesapeake Energy unveiled a plan that it says offers a scalable and affordable pathway toward a transportation future that runs on domestic supplies of natural gas and oil from deep shale and other unconventional formations.
Shipper commitment period extended for proposed Cushing-to-Houston crude pipeline
Enterprise Products and Energy Transfer today announced a three-week extension of the binding open commitment period for capacity on the proposed Double E crude oil pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma to Houston.
API chief executive urges US to expedite offshore permitting programs
American Petroleum Institute (API) CEO Jack Gerard said on Friday that speeding up offshore permitting programs in US waters could allow President Barack Obama to reverse disappointing employment numbers while generating additional revenue to help with the debt crisis.
Martin Midstream to build Corpus Christi terminal, will take crude from Eagle Ford shale
Martin Midstream will build a new terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi, Texas to receive crude oil from the Eagle Ford shale via the recently announced Harvest Gardendale pipeline, company officials said.
Foster Wheeler wins YBF project for delayed coker heater in Argentina
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by YPF S.A. for the delayed coker heater at the new delayed coking unit at YPF’s Complejo Industrial La Plata in Argentina. Foster Wheeler’s scope of work includes engineering, equipment supply and supervision to construction and start-up, it said.
- INA nears completion of €700-MM Rijeka refinery upgrade project 12/29
- Topsoe’s advanced technology selected for a SAF and renewable diesel project in Uruguay 12/29
- DHL and CMA CGM accelerate decarbonization of ocean freight with joint biofuel initiative 12/29
- Prysmian and Versalis partner on new, innovative chemical recycling process 12/29
- OCI Global announces startup of new ammonia production facility in Texas (U.S.) 12/29
- Orlen takes control of key petrochemical unit in deal with Synthos 12/29
