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Yokogawa develops process data analytics software for the early detection of production quality issues

Yokogawa Electric Corp. has developed Process Data Analytics, an application program that can detect a decline in quality or productivity at an early stage of the manufacturing process by analyzing process data, facility status information, operation history, and other data.

Norway LNG workers agree to wage deal, avoid strike

Workers and employers at three plants serving Norway's energy industry agreed a wage deal early on Friday, avoiding a strike that could have cut gas supplies to Britain.

BP to set up fuel stations in India, challenge state refiners

Global oil major BP plans to open up to 3,500 fuel stations in India, becoming the second overseas firm drawn to rising demand for gasoil and gasoline in the world's fastest growing major economy.

Sri Lanka to build 100 Mbpd refinery with India

Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corp. will build a second refinery with a capacity of at least 100 Mbpd in a tie-up with Indian Oil Corp.

Credit Suisse says US refinery margins rise in three of five regions

Refining margins rose in three of the five US regional petroleum districts in the week ended September 30, according to Credit Suisse.

Axens technology licensed for Pertamina’s Balikpapan, Cilacap refineries

Axens signed several technology licensing agreements with Pertamina for its major expansion project to upgrade residue into gasoline in Balikpapan and for a new middle distillate hydrotreater in Cilacap.

Norway strike could affect LNG plant, refinery

If wage talks fail, Statoil’s Melkoeya LNG plant and Shell’s Nyhamna gas plant could shut, while ExxonMobil’s Slagen refinery’s maintenance could be prolonged.

Rosneft, Pertamina to form JV for refining, petrochemicals

Rosneft and Pertamina will create a JV company to implement the construction of the Tuban refining and petrochemical complex located in the eastern part of Java, Indonesia.

US EPA files complaint regarding alleged Renewable Fuel Standard violations

The US EPA and the US Department of Justice filed a complaint against NGL Crude Logistics and Western Dubuque Biodiesel to address alleged violations of the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Amec Foster Wheeler to provide FEED for Singapore refinery upgrade

Amec Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by Singapore Refining Co. SRC to undertake front end engineering and design services to upgrade its Jurong Island refinery.