Environment
Shipping fuel change to upend refining, threaten OPEC crudes
A switch to cleaner fuels in the world's ships in 2020 could double the profits of the world's most advanced oil refineries, but threatens to put older ones out of business and punish those countries that produce the wrong kind of crude.
Colonial Pipeline restarted Line 1 on Sunday
Colonial Pipeline said Line 1 began shipping gasoline between Houston and Linden, New Jersey, on Sunday morning for the first time since a deadly October 31 explosion and fire near Helena, Alabama.
Saudi Aramco acquires Novomer’s polyol business and associated technologies
Saudi Aramco has acquired the Converge product line and associated operations and technologies from US-based Novomer Inc.
OGCI announces $1-B investment to accelerate development of low emissions technologies
OGCI Climate Investments will aim to deploy successfully-developed new technologies among member companies and beyond.
Obama says US mulling alternate routes for North Dakota pipeline
President Barack Obama said the US government is examining ways to reroute an oil pipeline in North Dakota as it addresses concerns raised by Native American tribes protesting against its construction.
Wärtsilä positioned to assist marine sector meet new global sulfur cap
Wärtsilä's proactive development of exhaust gas cleaning systems, together with its broad offering in gas and dual-fuel engine technologies, means that the company is positioned to assist fleet owners to implement plans for compliance.
Veolia Water Technologies’ evaporation technology and softening process chosen for Dow facility in California
The Dow Chemical Company has awarded Veolia Water Technologies a contract for a total overhaul of the process water treatment plant at Dow’s Pittsburg Operations facility in California.
DuPont MECS DynaWave scrubbers to be used in Petronas’ RAPID refinery
DuPont MECS DynaWave technology has been selected for the installation of three custom-engineered scrubbing systems for sulfur dioxide removal at Petronas’ RAPID Project refinery in Pengerang, Southern Johor, Malaysia.
What every manager should know about hazardous waste management
Improper management of hazardous waste can pose serious legal and regulatory liabilities to a company.
Useful tips for a successful HAZOP study
The products we use on a daily basis comprise a variety of chemicals.
- U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports 6/18
- Nigeria to export first gasoline cargo to Asia from Dangote refinery 6/18
- Indian refiners cancel palm oil orders for July-September as prices surge 6/18
- U.S. set to object to green jet fuel recommendation at UN aviation council 6/18
- Phoenix Contact introduces intrinsic safety versions of the MINI Analog Pro Ex conditioners for hazardous areas 6/18
- EIA: U.S. crude inventories fall by most in a year, fuel stocks build 6/18
