Gasoline
Update on dire refining situation in Japan
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on March 11th has caused considerable interruption to oil refinery operations in the country. Hydrocarbon Processing’s Boxscore Database has complied data indicating that with a total of 28 oil refineries, Japan is the second largest refining country after China in the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan's refining industry partially closed
Chaos continues as bleak news from Japan streams in from devastated areas
Refinery margins may increase on heels of disaster
Profits from gasoil production in Asia may surged to the highest in 2 ½ years, and fuel oil’s loss narrowed the most in a month after Japan’s biggest earthquake knocked out power plants and refineries, according to Bloomberg online article
Canadian oil association supports oil sands monitoring
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers supports a robust environmental monitoring system in the oil sands region of northern Alberta.
Foster Wheeler aiding with design of waste plastics to liquid fuels plant in Ireland
Foster Wheeler AG announced today that its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a contract by Cynar Plc to provide basic process engineering design services for a 6,000 tpy plant to convert non-recyclable waste plastics into liquid fuels, primarily diesel.
Monster quake wreaks havoc on Japan’s refining industry
An 8.9-magintude earthquake caused catastrophic damage to Japan’s northern Pacific coast on March 10.
Oil sands quite an opportunity for Canada and the US
A next generation of oil sands development in Canada is set to emerge amid rising world demand for energy resources, according to Imperial Oil CEO Bruce March. March’s remarks were captured during the annual IHS CERA executive conference in Houston, Texas.
Valero confirms purchase of Chevron's Pembroke refinery and other assets
Valero Energy announced today that it has agreed to acquire Chevron's Pembroke refinery in Wales, UK, as well as extensive marketing and logistics assets throughout the UK and Ireland, for $730 million, excluding working capital.
Eni unveils strategic plan
Eni today presented the company's 2011-2014 strategic plan to the financial community in London. In the new plan, Eni confirms a high production growth, the consolidation of its leadership in the Italian and European gas markets, and an ambitious cost reduction program aimed at recovering profitability in R&M.
CERAWeek 2011 begins in Houston today
In Houston, Texas, energy executives worldwide have gathered for the 30th CERAWEEK conference.
- KBR to provide technology for mega-scale ammonia plant in Angola 11/25
- Indian refiners' October crude processing up over 3% y/y 11/25
- Air Liquide strengthens partnership with TotalEnergies through renewable H2 project in France 11/25
- Hexagon collaborates with Microsoft to enhance industrial operations 11/25
- China issues extra crude oil import quota to teapot refineries 11/25
- McDermott achieves ISO 50001 Certification for energy management at four fabrication yards 11/25
