Refining
Shell, Paques form JV for bio-desulfurisation technology in Europe
Shell and Paques Holding B.V. have agreed upon the formation of a 50-50 joint venture, Paqell B.V., to focus their efforts on the marketing of biological desulfurisation in the oil and gas sector for high pressure gas applications using THIOPAQ O&G (oil & gas) technology.
July 4 travel likely to fall in US amid high fuel costs, reducing gasoline demand
The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts 39 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend, a 2.5% decline from the 40 million people who traveled a year ago.
Valero acquires two Chevron product terminals in Kentucky
Valero Terminaling and Distribution Co., a subsidiary of Valero, has successfully completed the acquisition of Chevron’s product terminals in Louisville and Lexington, Ky., for an undisclosed amount.
Sunoco Logistics to buy US East Coast terminals from Sunoco, Conoco
Sunoco Logistics announced today that it has reached an agreement with former parent company Sunoco to purchase the Eagle Point tank farm and related assets, located in Westville, N.J., for approximately $100 million in deferred distribution units.
NOVA Chemicals to build new polyethylene lines in Canada, expand ethylene output
As a part of a strategy to capitalize on emerging feedstock opportunities and growing North American demand, NOVA Chemicals said it has begun feasibility and engineering work for the construction of two new polyethylene assets to be located at its sites in Alberta and Ontario.
Louisiana crude terminal will have capacity doubled
U.S. Development Group (USDG), a Houston-based developer of unit train logistics and terminal facilities, said Wednesday that it is expanding its St. James Rail Terminal (SJRT), a crude oil and condensate handling and distribution hub located in the Gulf Coast region of Louisiana.
Safety-Kleen begins work on third North America used oil re-refinery
Safety-Kleen Systems plans to move forward with preliminary engineering for its third North American used oil re-refinery, designed to further solidify the company's position as the world's leading re-refiner, it said on Wednesday.
Husky shuts Lima refinery in Ohio for repairs
Husky Energy has temporarily suspended production at its refinery in Lima, Ohio, in order to carry out repairs on a crude unit furnace, the company said on Wednesday.
Engineering firm ITT inks products, services deal with Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco and ITT Corp. signed a comprehensive seven-year strategic partnership agreement for ITT to provide products and services to the Saudi oil producer, the companies said on Tuesday.
IEA seeks increased cooperation with China
After a decade of high growth led to China becoming the world’s biggest energy consumer, International Energy Agency executive director Nobuo Tanaka says that closer alignment with the IEA would be of mutual benefit.

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