Refining
Case study: Why did the tube sheet of the waste heat boiler deform?
This article analyzes the causes of a 19-mm protrusion of the tube sheet and the tube joint leaks that occurred within a sulfur recovery unit (SRU) waste heat boiler (WHB).
Can double disc isolation valve technology shorten FCCU turnarounds?
Double disc isolation valve technology could hold the key to optimizing dangerous fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) maintenance and repair processes at refineries. This article explores the key considerations behind refinery turnarounds and how they can be made safer and more efficient.
Transition pieces for dissimilar material pipes in high-temperature applications: Solutions for the process industry
Transition pieces, designed to bridge the gap between such dissimilar materials, are crucial to ensure system integrity and performance in these demanding environments. In this article, the authors explore a few transition piece usage situations and attempt to elucidate the challenges and approaches adopted.
HF Sinclair (U.S.) beats profit estimates as refining margins soar
Top U.S. refiners are posting improved results in 2Q, rebounding from 1Q losses as stronger-than-expected diesel margins lift earnings.
Canada's Cenovus says U.S. refinery outlook improving, cuts 2025 production forecast
The Calgary, Alberta-based company has struggled recently with underperformance from its U.S. refineries.
Pengerang Terminals to provide storage and handling facilities for biorefinery feedstocks and products
Pengerang Terminals has signed a terminal usage agreement with Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd (PBSB), paving the way for PT2SB to provide storage and handling facilities for PBSB’s feedstocks and products.
Indian state refiners pause Russian oil purchases
India, the world's third-largest oil importer, is the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude, a vital revenue earner for Russia as it wages war in Ukraine for a fourth year.
PBF Energy partially restarts Martinez (U.S.) refinery, posts smaller-than-expected quarterly loss
The refinery has begun producing limited quantities of gasoline, jet fuel and intermediates. PBF Energy expects total throughput during the period of limited operations to be in the range of 85,000 bpd–105,000 bpd.
Key Asian fuel exporters boost jet fuel sales to Europe in July
Jet fuel exports from South Korea, China and Southeast Asia to Europe likely hit a multi-year high in July as traders shipped out excess regional supply to cash in on higher European prices.
China's Shandong Yulong Petrochemicals to invest > $16 B to incorporate petrochemicals production at Yantai refinery
China's Shandong Yulong Petrochemical plans to invest $117.86 billion yuan ($16.42 billion) to produce chemicals at its refinery complex in Yantai, according to a government notice detailing the provisional plan.
- ITT to acquire SPX Flow for > $4.77 B, expanding leadership in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies 12/5
- MOL Group introduces eco-friendly Bag-in-Box packaging for lubricants 12/5
- Addis Energy secures $8.3 MM to scale its transformative approach to low-cost ammonia production 12/5
- World Fuel Services supplies cruise line with waste-based biofuels 12/5
- Chevron announced $18 B-$19-B CAPEX budget for 2026 12/5
- Russia and India sign deal to build urea plant in Russia 12/5
