Demand for solvent-grade mixed xylene has come to a near standstill this week as the product shares the same code for imports as mixed aromatics, which is expected to have a consumption tax imposed some time between May 1 and July 1, market ...
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Shell originally sanctioned the project in October 2013 and announced in March 2015 that the project would be re-phased to take advantage of the market downturn to optimise design and retender certain contracts. After careful review of the ...
As part of its funding arrangements, Shell is publically sharing information on Quest's design and processes to further global adoption of CCS. Quest draws on techniques used by the energy industry for decades and integrates the components ...
The sale covers Shell’s Geelong Refinery and 870-site retail business - along with its bulk fuels, bitumen, chemicals and part of its lubricants businesses in Australia. It also includes a brand license arrangement and an exclusive ...
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Shell Nanhai B.V. (Shell) today announce the final investment decision to expand CNOOC and Shell Petrochemical Company’s (CSPC) existing 50:50 joint venture (JV) in Huizhou, ...
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Hannover, September 22, 2016 – Standing out with its unmatched product range in the European semi-trailer industry, German manufacturer Kässbohrer is presenting its transport solutions, innovative technologies and new services at ...
The new CombiTherm Plus pump from SPX FLOW, allows safe and reliable transfer of hot fluids without the need for additional, external cooling systems. The pump is available in two configurations which are suitable for the pumping of hot ...
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China's apparent oil demand in 2015 grew 5.8% year on year to 11.11 million b/d, the fastest pace since 2011, despite the country's economy growing at the slowest rate since 1990, Platts calculations based on recently released official data ...
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With oil product stocks at moderate levels, Shandong's teapot refineries have kept refinery run rates relatively high, which is supporting demand for feedstock crudes, sources said this week. Regular importer Beifang Asphalt Fuel in ...
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Canada's Alberta province Sunday announced a new "climate leadership" plan that includes a cap on greenhouse gas emissions by oil sands producers as it moves to overhaul its image and kick start export opportunities. The cap on emissions ...
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Some independent teapot refiners in China's eastern Shandong province will be ramping up crude oil imports over the next month in a bid to utilize their import quotas before the end of the year, trade sources said this week. This is ...
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Demand for imported crude, petroleum bitumen blend and straight-run fuel oil by independent teapot refineries in China's eastern Shandong province was relatively weak over this week, given narrowing refining margins on lower oil prices in ...
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The new Silicone Roof Coating System from Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. extends the life of aging roofs, ensuring that they continue delivering watertight, energy efficient performance while significantly delaying the day when tear-offs ...
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China's independent teapot refiners are showing little interest in participating in Russian M100 tenders that are set to be issued in late September or early October, market sources said Thursday. Only two 40,000 mt cargoes of Russian ...
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China's refinery throughput rose 4.3% year on year to 43.54 million mt or an average 10.30 million b/d in July, preliminary data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday. The July rate was down slightly from 10.59 million ...
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