|  | | | | | | Sponsored | | Unexpected downtime cuts into production and profits, but preventing it has historically been challenging due to the need to rely on multiple software applications. The Symmetry process simulation platform breaks down silos with accurate system-wide modeling that helps reduce the risk of downtime. Through Symmetry, operators can run simulations and understand the effects on the system from wellhead to product sale. |
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| | | Prairie Energy Partners LLC, a subsidiary of Southern Rock Energy Partners LLC,has let a contract to KBR Inc. to undertake a feasibility study for its proposed grassroots, full-conversion, decarbonized refinery in Cushing, Okla. |
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| bp PLC has finished a series of earlier proposed investment projects aimed at improving reliability and efficiency, reducing emissions, and expanding renewable diesel production at its 238,450-b/d Cherry Point refinery in Blaine, Wash., near Bellingham. |
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| | | Par Pacific Holdings completed its purchase of a 63,000-b/d refinery located along the Yellowstone River just outside of Billings, Mont., as well as certain associated midstream assets in Montana and Washington, from ExxonMobil Corp. |
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| Vertex Energy Inc., Houston, began commercial production of renewable diesel at Vertex Refining Alabama LLC’s 75,000-b/d refining and petrochemical complex in Mobile, Ala., after completing startup procedures. |
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| | | TotalEnergies and VNG, a German natural gas distribution company, signed an agreement to initiate the future supply of green hydrogen to the 227,000-b/d Leuna refinery in central Germany operated by TotalEnergies. |
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| Angola’s state-owned Sonangol EP has signed an MOU with China National Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd. that could potentially advance its previously delayed plan to build a new 200,000-b/d refinery in Lobito, Benguela Province. |
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| | | Shell PLC subsidiary AS Norske Shell has extended planned maintenance work amid an unplanned interruption at the Gassco AS-operated Nyhamna natural gas processing plant and export hub in Aukura municipality on Norway’s northwestern coast. |
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| Irving Oil Ltd. has undertaken a strategic review to evaluate the Canadian-based refining and marketing company’s future. While no final decisions have been made, the operator is considering options including a new ownership structure, a full or partial sale, or a change in the portfolio of company assets and how they are operated. |
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| | | LyondellBasell has signed an MOU with Chevron Phillips Chemical and Technip Energies to potentially design, construct, and operate a demonstration unit using electric steam cracking furnace technology to produce olefins. |
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| TotalEnergies SE has let a contract to Kent PLC to provide a suite of engineering services for the operator’s refining and petrochemical plants in Texas and Louisiana. |
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