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Vepica leads Texas crude fractionation project

This new facility consists of an atmospheric distillation unit (ADU) designed to process 25,000 BSPD and to provide run products to storage facilities, as well as the utilities required to support the proper and safe operation of the processing systems.

LyondellBasell looks to build new polyethylene plant at South Texas site

CEO Bob Patel said it could be a combination greenfield-brownfield project at one of the company's sites in metro Houston, but regional sites near Matagorda and Victoria are also possibilities.

Ensyn wins regulatory approval from EPA for US renewable diesel sales

RFDiesel, a drop-in diesel transportation fuel, is created by processing Ensyn's renewable crude, a liquid cellulosic feedstock, with customary petroleum feedstocks in conventional petroleum refineries.

Air Liquide wins engineering work on YCI’s new Louisiana methanol project

Yuhuang Chemical (YCI) has awarded a detailed engineering and procurement services contract to Air Liquide for YCI’s 1.7-million tpy methanol plant located in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

PBF to shut Delaware refinery FCC following fire

The primary wet gas compressor associated with the FCC at Delaware City and its backup were damaged in the fire last Friday, and officials spent the weekend trying to assess the extent.

Quebec approves Stolt LNGaz plant in Bécancour for liquefaction, distribution

The Stolt LNGaz project aims to produce 500,000 tons of LNG at its future Bécancour plant and to distribute the LNG to Quebec businesses not connected to the existing gas distribution network.

BASF signs US distribution deal with Hawkins for wastewater treatment

These solutions address the needs of the water treatment industry in applications such as drinking and wastewater treatment, industrial process water treatment and environmental remediation.

Seasonal demand, output of US refined products hits eight-year high: API

“Demand for and production of oil and refined products grew across the board over the last year,” said API chief economist John Felmy. “In fact, demand for and production of oil and refined products were the highest July in eight years, since 2007.”

Compressor malfunction sparks brief fire at PBF’s Delaware City refinery

A compressor malfunction resulted in flaring and a small fire, leading to the unplanned shutdown of the FCC unit. PBF is continuing to operate its unaffected units at reduced rates.

Irving Oil unveils $200-million upgrade for Saint John refinery in Canada

Together, pipefitters, electricians, boilermakers, and other skilled workers will work the equivalent of 800 annualized jobs, as they make substantial upgrades to numerous areas of the refinery's operations.