Crude oil
The case for investing in acetic acid
This article dives into the acetic acid market, as well as processing technologies for its production.
Blue Tide, Shell Lubricants complete re-refining facility to develop high-performance lubricants
The fully operational Baytown Facility features one of the largest hydrotreaters in the re-refining industry, enabling Blue Tide to produce and sell high-quality Group II+ base oils.
Willis Sustainable Fuels selects FT CANS to boost sustainable aviation fuel production in the UK
Johnson Matthey announced that Willis Sustainable Fuels (WSF) has selected JM and bp’s award-winning Fischer Tropsch CANS™ technology for WSF’s sustainable aviation fuel project in Teesside, Northeast England.
Uganda signs deal with UAE investment firm over 60,000-bpd oil refinery
Uganda signed an oil refinery agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments for a 60% stake in a crude oil refinery in Kabaale, Hoima District.
Brookfield nears $9-B deal for Colonial Pipeline
Brookfield Asset Management is putting the final touches on a deal to acquire Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel transportation system, for more than $9 B including debt.
Minimize risks and unlock profitability with opportunity crudes
This article focuses on new digital technologies that enable refiners to extract the most profit out of opportunity crudes.
Cenovus refinery in Ohio (U.S.) plans to shut multiple units for six weeks of work
Cenovus will begin planned maintenance work on multiple units at its 160,000-bpd refinery in Toledo, Ohio (U.S.) in mid-April.
China's Rongsheng Petchem opens Canada office, buys crude from Suncor
China's Rongsheng Petrochemical, China's largest independent refiner with capacity of 40 MMtpy or 800,000 bpd, has opened an office in Canada to buy Canadian crude and made its first purchase from local producer Suncor Energy.
Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining
Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining. Eni will further develop its biorefining capacity through the development of new initiatives for producing biofuels for both aviation and land/maritime transportation.
Saudi Aramco looks to invest in Indian refineries
Saudi Aramco is in talks to invest in two planned refineries in India as the world's top oil exporter looks for a stable outlet for its crude in the world's fastest-growing emerging market
- Dow to close three European chemical plants, cut 800 jobs 7/10
- Indian Oil to upgrade Panipat refinery's diesel unit for green jet fuel production 7/10
- Nayara to use Univation Technologies' PE process for world-scale plant in India 7/10
- Gunvor plans to halt oil terminal activities at Europoort refinery 7/10
- EU to set up Critical Chemical Alliance to secure supply chains 7/10
- Greenergy proposes to close Immingham biodiesel plant in the UK 7/10
