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Oct 25, 2024 · U.S. crude oil refiner Valero Energy Corp said it is considering a range of options that could include selling its two California refineries due to growing regulatory pressure in the state.

This article provides an overview of the potential impact of H2-rich fuel firing on refractory integrity and suggests safeguards to mitigate challenges. While this article discusses refractory issues in process fired heaters, the information presented can be broadly applicable to fired equipment where a flame is present.

Feb 13, 2025 · Pacific Future Energy has officially cancelled its proposal to build a 200,000-bpd refinery on the West Coast of Canada aimed at exporting refined petroleum products to Asia.

The advent of direct air carbon capture (DACC) systems presents a groundbreaking opportunity to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) and repurpose it as a valuable feedstock for petrochemical products like methanol and synthetic fuels.

Apr 9, 2025 · Light U.S. crude requires a different configuration at refineries Changing refinery setup can be a lengthy and expensive process Running different crude types impacts refinery yields, margin U.S. refiners are not planning to make big-ticket investments to process more domestic crude and less oil ...

Feb 10, 2025 · Lyondell Basell Industries has completed the final shutdown of its 263,776-bpd Houston, Texas (U.S.) refinery, people familiar with plant operations said on Friday.

Apr 4, 2025 · Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Colonial Enterprises, which includes the Colonial Pipeline, for an enterprise value of approximately $9 B. Colonial is comprised of the largest refined products system in the U.S., spanning approximately …

March 2025 Catalysts Design improved resid hydrotreating catalyst systems for higher RFCC profitability. This article summarizes the authors’ JV’s recent development of two new improved catalytic materials for the residue desulfurization (RDS) process, and provides a case study showing how these materials can be used in synergy with RFCC technology to …

Petrobras doubles processing capacity at UPGN in Boaventura Energy Complex The second module of the natural gas processing unit of the Boaventura Energy Complex, located in Itaboraí, has begun commercial operations. In addition to the first module, inaugurated last year, the unit's total processing capacity reaches 21 million m³/day.