Refining
CITGO celebrates 90th Anniversary of Lemont Refinery
CITGO Petroleum Corp. is capping off the commemoration of the Lemont Refinery's 90th anniversary.
Global Project Data
This special installment of Global Project Data focuses on the global refining sector.
Industry Metrics
European refining margins rose as refineries completed maintenance and recovered from the negative impact of the France strikes.
Business Trends: Global refining overview—Part 1
The outlook of an industry can change dramatically in a short period of time. This series will examine the global refining sector in depth—where it stands, and where it is going.
Unlock next-level hydrocracker flexibility in today’s turbulent markets
As a critical catalytic conversion unit, the hydrocracker provides refiners with valuable feedstock and product slate flexibility.
Viewpoint: The politicalization of the SEC—A dangerous precedent
The benefits of fossil fuels are undeniable.
Viewpoint: Improved design practices can aid environment, energy transitions
During the first months of 2016, perspectives for a stabilizing oil market were being confirmed.
Engineering Case Histories: Case 92: The danger of pneumatic testing complacency
With proper safety, planning and implementation, pneumatic testing of piping and vessels has been performed successfully for many years.
Project Management: Want your plant to work right? Insist on strong project definition
Project definition is the planning of a project before execution, which begins when engineering is completed, equipment and materials are purchased, and construction of the new or modified plant is performed.
Reliability: Consider amended warranties for rotating equipment
If you have ever encountered a situation where an equipment manufacturer declined to offer warranties, allow us to share three case histories.
- U.S. labor board judge rules Exxon's Texas refinery union lockout was legal 11/28
- U.S. crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise 11/28
- Maersk could use 15%–20% alternative fuels for its fleet in 2030 11/28
- Germany's BSW pushes to restore Russian oil to Schwedt refinery, seeks regional legitimacy 11/28
- Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs 11/28
- Singapore distillates stocks tick up for fifth week 11/28
