Refining
HP Automation Strategies: Virtualization in process automation systems
Virtualization involves separating an information technology (IT) resource from specific physical hardware. This is usually managed by a specialized software layer called a hypervisor, which provides ..
HP Global: European refining—Cornered, with no way out?
2013 was a dismal year for European refining in terms of record low crude runs, which reflect weaked demand outlook and increasing competition from other regions. Out to 2020, we envisage European ref..
HP Boxscore Construction Analysis: Vietnam: Reversing the tide of refined imports
Vietnam is developing six large-scale refinery projects with the potential to add 1.36 MMbpd of new domestic refining capacity at a total cost of over $50 B. This would reverse the country’s status from a net importer of refined products to a net exporter by 2020.
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EPA: GHG emissions from refineries increase 1.6% in 2013The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its fourth year of GHG data, with over 8,000 large facilities reporting 2013 emissions..
HP Industry Metrics
Mid–October crude oil prices slumped as the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a slight increase in global oil demand by 700 Mbpd. In contrast, oil production is forecast to increase by ..
Phillips 66, Energy Transfer to transport Bakken crudes to US refiners
Phillips 66 has formed a JV to help Energy Transfer Partners build a pipeline that will transport 450,000 bpd of North Dakota Bakken crude oil to the Midwest.
REG begins production, sales of renewable diesel at Louisiana biorefinery
The first truckloads of REG-9000/RHD produced at the 75-million gallon nameplate biorefinery since REG acquired it in June left the plant October 23. The advanced biofuel from REG Geismar, located south of Baton Rouge, meets or exceeds ASTM D975 specifications.
REG finishes upgrades to Iowa biodiesel refinery
Renewable Energy Group has completed upgrades to its 30-million gallon biorefinery in Mason City, Iowa, which allows the plant to produce biodiesel from a wide variety of raw materials.
Venezuela to expand refining capacity by 20%
As part of a $20-billion investment, PDVSA’s refining chief Jesus Luongo announced that the present refining capacity of 1.3 MMbpd will be increased by 265 Mbpd.
ExxonMobil awards EPC work to Foster Wheeler to upgrade Antwerp refinery
Esso moves forward with resid upgrade and new delayed coking project
- CTCI awarded $417-MM EPC contract to build ethylene storage in Qatar 11/15
- Russian refineries cut oil runs due to losses, closures loom 11/15
- Spain's Moeve swings to quarterly loss on weak refining margins 11/15
- Asia naphtha supply expected to remain tight over next two years 11/15
- Countries, companies lag in response to tackle methane emissions, U.N. says 11/15
- U.S. energy draws up a wish list for new Trump administration 11/15
