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Oxford Flow supercharges global growth with CCO appointment, 52% increase in global headcount
Phase-gate process for optimal turnaround performance: Long-range turnaround planning
The volume of turnaround (TAR) work in a limited physical space and within a compressed timeframe presents challenges for securing the required qualified workforce and ensuring quality control and health, safety and environment. For these reasons, excellent TAR planning is critical for successful outcomes.
Grangemouth refinery (Scotland) ceases crude oil processing, transitions into import terminal
Scotland's only oil refinery ceased crude oil processing as of Tuesday, operator Petroineos said in a statement, as the site transitions to an import terminal.
S-Oil posts refining, petrochemical losses; expects US tariffs to affect margins in Q2
South Korea's S-Oil, majority owned by Saudi Aramco, posted losses in the first quarter from its refining and petrochemical units and expects second-quarter margins to be impacted by U.S. tariff negotiations and market volatility.
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MFG Chemical promotes Jeff Kramer to Technical Director—Water Additives
Shell completes Singapore refinery sale to Chandra Asri-Glencore JV
Shell has completed the sale of its Singapore refinery and refining assets to a Chandra Asri-Glencore JV, and trade sources said the new owners had already started purchasing feedstock.
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Pilot Chemical Co. names Graeme Biggin as VP of Growth and Innovation
Nominations now open for the 2025 Women in Hydrogen
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Women in Hydrogen 50 proudly announces the opening of nominations for its 2025 honorees, recognizing female excellence in the global hydrogen sector.
Straight talk on fire risk assessments
For refineries, chemical plants, oil and gas pipelines and oil/gas exploration, fire and explosion hazards are omnipresent. Process hazard analysis (PHA) and fire risk assessments (FRAs) play a vital role in managing fire risk at an acceptable level. While there are various causes for fires and explosions, robust FRAs based on pragmatism and optimum allocation of resources could help minimize fire/explosion mishaps.
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GTC Vorro Technology names Brian Pace as VP of Environmental Services
- ClassNK releases report ‘ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight (Version 3.0): Providing new information on cost simulations reflecting approval at MEPC 83 5/22
- trinamiX and BASF showcase new technologies for polyamide 6 recycling: An approach to circularity in the textile industry 5/22
- Johnson Matthey to sell Catalyst Technologies business to Honeywell for £1.8 B 5/22
- ADNOC’s suppliers commit to invest AED3 billion in manufacturing facilities across UAE 5/22
- Hungary's MOL and MVM join forces to ship Azeri oil to central Europe 5/22
- Industrial AI: A game-changer in fast-tracking digital transformation in the energy sector 5/22
