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Design atmospheric aboveground storage tanks for accident prevention
The design and construction of oil, gas and petrochemical facilities is continuously improving, as increasing compliance with ever-changing codes and standards, such as the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is resulting in fewer atmospheric above-ground storage tank (AAST) accidents.
Diversification: The catalyst for the Middle East’s downstream transformation
Over the past several years, the Middle East has made substantial investments to increase its downstream processing capacity.
Neste acquires Jacob Engineering's stake in Neste Jacobs Oy
Neste and Jacobs Engineering Group have agreed that Neste acquires the 40% shareholding of Jacobs in Neste Jacobs Oy. After this transaction, Neste holds all shares in Neste Jacobs.
Pembina Pipeline adding infrastructure, increasing Phase V pipeline expansion
CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced that in order to accommodate incremental volume commitments from customers, the Company is adding additional infrastructure and increasing operational flexibilities to its previously announced Phase V pipeline expansion (Phase V), which included a 20-in pipeline from Lator to Fox Creek, Alberta.
CB&I wins Phillips 66 storage terminal expansion contract in Texas
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — CB&I announced it has been awarded a contract by Phillips 66 to increase storage capacity at Phillips 66's liquid products terminal in Nederland, Texas.
Minnesota public hearings begin for Enbridge's $6.5 B oil pipe expansion
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) — Regulatory hearings for Enbridge Inc's $6.5 B Line 3 crude oil pipeline upgrade will begin on Tuesday in the US state of Minnesota, which presents the last hurdle for the biggest project by North America's top pipeline operator.
China's state planner approves new oil refinery in Hebei province
BEIJING (Reuters) — The Hebei provincial division of China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Monday that it approved a refinery project owned by private company Risun Coal Chemicals Co.
Sri Lanka in talks with two Chinese firms for $3 B refinery
COLOMBO (Reuters) — Sri Lanka is in talks with two Chinese companies about investing up to $3 B to build in a new refinery at its Chinese-controlled port, a top government official said on Friday.
Japan's Idemitsu shuts Chiba naphtha cracker
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's Idemitsu Kosan shut the 414,000 tpy Chiba naphtha cracker on Friday to increase its capacity to process propane, an industry source familiar with the matter said.
Chevron Phillips Chemical begins startup of polyethylene units at Old Ocean, Texas
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC announced it has successfully completed commissioning and begun start-up of its new polyethylene units at Old Ocean, Texas.
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