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Low oil plays uneven role in global gasoline prices

All countries have access to the same oil prices on international markets, but retail gasoline prices vary wildly, largely because of the taxes and subsidies imposed on them.

Rising US refinery runs lend support to oil prices

Analysts said that the minimal price movement on Thursday was due to bullish and bearish fundamentals offsetting each other.

US refiners struggle to export surplus distillate

The stagnation in distillate exports reflects sluggish world trade, the slump in mining, and a warm winter across much of the northern hemisphere, all of which have cut global demand growth.

Dow acquires Texas aniline plant from Chemours

The sale to Dow Chemical was for approximately $140 million in cash, according to the initial agreement, which was announced in November 2015.

Enterprise delays Texas PDH project to 2017

Commercial operations at the new plant in Mont Belvieu, Texas, are slated to begin during the second quarter. Enterprise previously expected the PDH unit to come online by the end of 2016.

ExxonMobil CEO eyes new acquisitions, forecasts lower capital spending

Exxon's oil and gas production rose 3.2% in 2015, as its downstream refining unit provided some insulation against the impact of falling oil prices on its upstream.

Improved corrosion prevention with acid-aided regeneration technology

Shell Global Solutions: Critchfield, J.  |  Valenzuela, D.  |  Brok, T.  |  Klinkenbijl, J.  |  Lee, D.

Enhancing regeneration in amine treating systems has proven beneficial in many applications by improving operations and relieving design limitations via reduced steamrates and/or improved treating performance.

Meet EPA Tier 3 clean fuel regulations through improved blending processes

Emerson Process Management: Truesdale, P.  |  Carugo, M.

This article will examine the impact of Tier 3 regulations on gasoline blending at refineries and terminals, and illustrate options that can contribute to compliance while keeping costs under control.

Minimize unplanned shutdowns of fired heater operations

John Zink Co. LLC: Baukal, C.
OnQuest Canada ULC: Newnham, R.
John Zink Hamworthy Combustion: Johnson, B.

There are many potential “rules,” or guidelines, for the safe operation of process heaters.

Linear position sensors gain preference in industrial process control applications

TE Sensor Solutions: Otto, E.

Today’s industrial process control applications increasingly use automated systems to optimize operations and ensure a safer, more productive process.