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On the right route – Phillips 66
...very positive about Phillips 66’s ability to cope; we’re bullish about theHumber refinery and what we can offer our customers. I wouldn’t be staying if I didn’t believe in it...
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The emergence and growth of Puma Energy
...of a bitumen storage/distribution operation out of the Stolthaven Dagenham facility to service requirements in London and the south east. In March, Puma acquired the former Murco Milford Haven refinery...
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Essar appoints Stein Ivar Bye as chief executive officer
...experienced executive leader in multicultural and international environments, Stein has an impressive track record in refinery operations, coupled with broad experience in supply and trading, strategy and planning and business...
Opinion
Industry alliance leads the way toward zero carbon heating for Ireland
...of liquid biofuels. This call for action came after Green Biofuels Limited (GBF) announced that it was evaluating the potential for a biofuel refinery in Ireland, following the launch of...
Market Report
The increasing impact of China’s economy on global oil demand
...in prices being kept in check. Chinese refinery runs in 2024 have averaged 14.4m bpd, versus 15.5mbpd in 2023 (down by 7.1%) and for four consecutive months this year (Apr...
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Naresh Nayyar returns to EET Fuels
...make Stanlow the world’s first decarbonised process refinery with a 95% cut in emissions and I look forward to working with Naresh to deliver on this ambition.” Naresh Nayyar commented:...
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Prax appointment brings wealth of knowledge
...extensive commercial and operational experience in the industry, Mark will be responsible for overseeing the Group’s UK downstream activities, with the exception of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery. He will report...
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Essar to play key part in regional decarbonisation partnership
...Chester. From 2025, HyNet North West will begin to convert natural gas into low carbon hydrogen at Stanlow Refinery, with carbon dioxide safely captured and stored offshore in the Liverpool...
Opinion
CCUS: why the UK needs it for net zero
...design, construction and operation of CCUS facilities from existing projects overseas • the carbon capture technologies needed are similar to existing processes on refinery sites • our members have the...
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Major investment at Stanlow
...has enabled the refinery to meet tighter environmental legislation on emissions. In FY15 Essar reconfigured and optimised Stanlow to a single train operation which increased the yield of high margin...
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‘No mean feat’ for Essar
...its centenary year. With 21 consecutive golds the refinery has achieved the Order of Distinction award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the national charity. “Health and safety is...
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Sustainable aviation fuel from sewage producer Firefly secures £5m Wizz Air investment
...of fuel to allow qualification to international standards. This in turn will lead to a first-of-a-kind commercial refinery and roll-out to several UK locations where airports, pipeline terminals and wastewater...
Opinion
Crude falls below $100/bbl as OPEC+ increases output but for how long?
...US crude oil refinery inputs averaged 15.9 million barrels a day during the week ending July 29, which was 174,000 barrels a day less than the previous week’s average. Refineries...
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Geos Group takes over Phillips 66’ marine gas oil deliveries at Blyth
...Group (Sea Bunkering). “This is in step with our overall strategy of being in control of our supply chain from refinery to vessel. Managing our own fuel storage tanks, ex-pipe...
Opinion
Report suggests a better future for an energy sector emerging from crisis
...ease in 2023 as major new refinery projects in the Middle East, Africa and Asia become fully operational,” said Alan Gelder vice president, Refining, Chemicals & Oil Markets. “China’s decision...
Opinion
The Community Speaks: How would you summarise 2024?
...positively influencing the future of UK renewable liquid fuels as the futility of “fully electric” alternatives is now a reality. It has been challenging with allocation from the refinery at...
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The Prax Group appoint interim CFO
...was more recently, the commercial and financial lead for the group in the acquisition of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery. With over two decades of experience across oil and gas, manufacturing,...
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OSS (Hydrodec UK) buys Eco-Oil business
...the Eco-Oil business further secures the supply chain for used oil collection in the UK and underpins Hydrodec’s plans to invest in a base oil re-refinery. The combined entity will...