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Crude oil costs rise as OPEC meeting concludes without production increase

OPEC talks broke down on Wednesday as government officials were unable to convince the cartel to raise production rates.

BP unveils annual energy review, sees China passing US as top consumer

China became the world’s largest energy consumer in 2010, overtaking the US during a year which saw the global economic recovery drive consumption higher and at a rate not seen since the aftermath of the 1973 oil price shocks, BP said in its annual global energy review.

IEA says natural gas entering 'golden age', could muscle out renewables

As supply and demand factors increasingly point to a future with natural gas playing a greater role in the global energy mix, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says natural gas may increasingly “muscle out” low-carbon fuels such as renewables and nuclear.

NOx control market to hit record level in 2011 – consultants

The market for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems and replacement catalysts will reach a record $7.6 billion in 2011, according to the latest forecast from US-based consultancy McIlvaine Co.

PPG buys South Africa distributor Ducol Coatings

US chemicals and coatings producer PPG Industries has acquired the business of Ducol Coatings, which has served as an importer and distributor of PPG’s automotive refinish products in South Africa since 2003.

Pump rebuilding by expert non-OEMs is effective

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.
Hydro Inc.: Bluse, B.

Communication and competence are key in finding the best repair shop for major equipment

Update your reliability performance to meet process safety expectations

Flint Hills Resources, L.P.: Bloch, K.  |  Bertsch, J.
Western ROPE, LLC: Dunmire, D.

Better risk assessment can identify root causes for potential site catastrophes before they occur

Consider closed–loop oil-mist lubrication

Lubrication Systems Company: Ehlert, D.

A growing trend is migrating to this new lubricating system for rotating equipment

Optimize design for distillation feed

GTC Technology US, LLC: Lee, S. H.  |  Binkley, M. J.

Use these steps for enhanced performance

Improve energy efficiency for distillate hydrotreaters retrofit options

KBC Process Technology Ltd.: Milosevic, Z.  |  Shire, T.

Energy conservation is a complex analysis on existing units, but benefits are possible