Downstream

Industry transition accelerates digitalisation drive at Future Downstream

Submitted by Editorial staff on 2nd October 2019

02nd October 2019

The downstream and oil and gas industry is rushing headlong into the digital era. And the transformation that is underway is one that will eventually affect all aspects of the industry’s global supply chain

Sunfire partners with Total on highly efficient hydrogen technology

Submitted by Anonymous on 2nd October 2019

02nd October 2019

Sunfire, a leading global cleantech company, has signed a cooperation agreement with the French major energy company Total SA.

“Now is the time to optimise your control system’s potential” advise steam experts

Submitted by Editorial staff on 18th July 2019

18th July 2019

Process managers could be making improvements to increase efficiency and product quality by paying closer attention to the specification of controls systems used within their facilities – that’s the current message from Spirax Sarco’s National Controls Specialist, Darren Silverthorn.

Petrochemical sector engineering market shifts with strategic purchase of GTC Technology by Sulzer

Submitted by Editorial staff on 16th July 2019

16th July 2019

Already a market leader in separation and mixing technology, Sulzer has extended its petrochemical process capability further with the purchase of the US-headquartered specialist, GTC Technology. The move adds a range of licensed technologies and additional engineering resources to Sulzer’s existing process plant design, construction and commissioning capabilities to provide an outstanding offering to process industries worldwide.

Shell completes storage expansion project at Bukom refinery

Submitted by Editorial staff on 7th June 2019

07th June 2019

New storage tanks boost Shell’s oil capacity and flexibility. This is the company’s latest investment to enhance the competitiveness of an important refinery and meet growing demand in Asia Pacific and beyond in the coming decades

Neste and Air BP deliver sustainable aviation fuel

Submitted by Editorial staff on 5th June 2019

05th June 2019

Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable fuels from wastes and residues, and Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier continue to build on their successful collaboration in Sweden. The two companies are delivering sustainable aviation fuel to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Malmö Airport, Umeå Airport, Åre Östersund Airport and Göteborg Landvetter Airport to support Swedavia deliver upon its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. Swedavia will utilise the fuel primarily to offset the carbon emissions impact of staff travel across its locations.

Internationally recognised behavioural psychologist joins OPEX Group

Submitted by Editorial staff on 22nd May 2019

22nd May 2019

An Aberdeen-based provider of predictive analysis services has appointed a leading behavioural psychologist and people analytics expert to support the development of a new safety-focused service for the oil and gas industry.

WorleyParsons adopts new brand Worley, following Jacobs ECR acquisition

Submitted by Editorial staff on 29th April 2019

29th April 2019

WorleyParsons has announced it is adopting a new brand, Worley, following the successful completion of the A$4.5 billion acquisition of Jacobs Energy, Chemicals and Resources division (Jacobs ECR).

World’s first heat exchanger flow optimising technology receives EU funding to reduce carbon emissions

Submitted by Editorial staff on 12th April 2019

12th April 2019

A consortium led by fouling removal specialist, Tube Tech International, has received Horizon 2020 SME Instruments funding to develop Flow Optimiser.

Re-Gen Robotics launches UK and Ireland’s first ‘No Man Entry’ robotic tank cleaning company

Submitted by Editorial staff on 1st April 2019

01st April 2019

Re-Gen Robotics, sister company of Re-Gen Waste Ltd, one of Europe’s most advanced materials recovery facilities, has launched the first and only remotely controlled, ‘No Man Entry’ robotic tank cleaning company in the British Isles.