Financing refinery expansion

The Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) expects record oil demand in 2023, ramping up from its current 100 million bpd to almost 104 million ...

Industry trends in 2023

What is the best estimation for refinery and petrochemical product demand in 2023?

Refiner’s role in upgrading plastic waste

Plastic consumption is projected to skyrocket in the coming decades for packaging, automobiles and construction, increasing to 1, 231 million tonnes in ...

Capital priorities in the downstream industry

Margins opportunities in chemicals and biofuels dominate long-term investments.

Safety in turnaround power services

Renting power systems during a turnaround or unexpected shutdown must take into account the health and safety of contractors and plant personnel working ...

Olefins and octane from FCC operations

The worldwide olefins market is valued at over $322 billion by 2026 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.0% for the 2022 to ...

Sustainability rankings matter

From the workers on the production floor to corporate management pursuing higher returns, the common bond in the 100+ year old refining business is cultivation ...