Refining
US energy groups spar over 2014 biofuel mandate
Several leading US trade groups representing the petroleum and biofuels sectors are at odds this week as the EPA prepares to finalize the nation's renewable fuels mandates for 2014.
ExxonMobil sees sharp drop in international profits for refining, chemicals
Exxon said sluggish economic growth in the Asia-Pacific and Europe regions limited refining business, while Asia's chemical sector was hurt by a spate of new capacity added in recent years.
Jacobs wins plant services contract from Suncor for Canadian oil sands
Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is providing management and services to support the maintenance of the plant’s process, which may include mechanical, rotating and operating equipment, as well as maintenance provisions in the areas of transportation, insulation, painting, and structural work.
Eastman buys BP’s aviation turbine oil business
Annual revenues are approximately $100 million. The acquisition includes a production facility in Linden, New Jersey, specialized laboratory equipment located in Naperville, Illinois, and a long-term supply agreement for products related to the acquired business that BP will use to serve industrial markets.
Pacific Ethanol to enhance yields at Idaho plant
The company chose ICM Inc.'s Selective Milling Technology as a component in its process to increase corn oil production and boost ethanol yields by increasing available starch for conversion.
Suriname selects Honeywell’s MES solution for refinery expansion
Suriname's state-owned oil company will deploy Honeywell’s manufacturing execution system (MES) as part of a major expansion and efficiency project at the Tout Lui Faut crude oil refinery complex.
OSHA to recognize Veolia safety program at Valero refinery in Houston
Veolia's site-based team at the Valero Houston refinery facility provides vacuum and hydro-blasting services. The company has worked on-site at the Houston refinery since 2009.
Siemens to supply wastewater treatment systems for Sinopec refinery
Siemens has received an order from Sinopec Jiujiang Petrochemical Co. for the supply of a refinery wastewater treatment system that includes PACT biological treatment, Wet Air Regeneration and a Hydro-Clear filter system, and a Zimpro wet air oxidation (WAO) system for spent caustic treatment.
Foster Wheeler wins PMC work in Turkey for new grassroots refinery
Foster Wheeler was awarded a contract by SOCAR Turkey for project management consultancy (PMC) services for its grassroots Aegean Refinery to be built within existing facilities at Aliağa, Turkey.
Ethanol plant sales reflect doubt over EPA mandate
Bunge has decided to sell its stake in an ethanol plant in Vicksburg, Mississippi, reflecting uncertainty over US biofuel use. The sale is the first in what will likely be a series of ethanol industry divestitures.
- 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
