Refining
AFPM Q&A Show Dailies
Hydrocarbon Processing attended the AFPM's Q&A Technology Forum in Baltimore, Maryland, September 25-28, 2016.
EIA: Propane exports drove 2016 US petroleum product export growth
In the first half of 2016, the US exported 4.7 MMbpd of petroleum products, almost 10 times the crude oil export volume, an increase of 500 Mbpd over the first half of 2015.
Moody’s predicts sustained negativity for refining industry
Moody's outlook for the refining and marketing industry in North America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa remains negative.
Wika reduces risk of undetected diaphragm ruptures
Wika’s PG43SA-D diaphragm pressure gauge is unique in featuring an integrated diaphragm monitoring and eliminates the risk of an undetected diaphragm rupture.
Aruba parliament approves reactivation of Citgo refinery
Aruba's parliament approved a law that permits the reactivation of the Caribbean island's 235 Mbpd refinery, operated by Citgo Petroleum.
Hellenic Petroleum plans bond issue to refinance debt
Greece's biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum is looking to issue new debt in October to refinance a $561.70 MM bond due May, 2017.
Petrotechnics survey reveals trend towards operational excellence
Petrotechnics has released the results of its operational excellence index into attitudes towards operational excellence among the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
IndianOil and USTDA sign an agreement to promote cleaner fuels in India
The US Trade and Development Agency and IndianOil will jointly work to explore cleaner fuels.
Praxair to supply industrial gases to Hyundai Oilbank refinery
Praxair has signed a long-term contract to supply industrial gases to Hyundai Oilbank, a South Korean oil refining company.
BASF introduces portable FCC catalyst addition system in Europe
BASF has introduced a new patented portable fluid catalytic cracking catalyst addition system for refinery catalysts.
- Indonesia to remove import duties on some plastic products and LPG for petrochemical industry 4/28
- Europe's jet fuel imports from Middle East stop, raising supply crunch fears 4/28
- Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery running gasoline unit at 75% capacity 4/28
- Chevron likely to close deal for Singapore refinery stake sale to Eneos in May 4/28
- Geolander pioneers high-density nodal seismic in Angola with first STRYDE deployment 4/28
- Clariant launches new CATOFIN™ 1000 propane dehydrogenation catalyst 4/28
