https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/ en-GB editor@hydrocarbonengineering.com (Editor) webdev@hydrocarbonengineering.com (Web developer) https://dlgivnpf6gg8w.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com Yokogawa Electric Corp. has announced that its OpreX™ Open Automation SI Kit for OPA systems has been certified for conformance with the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) profile of the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS™). https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/01062026/yokogawa-obtains-certification-to-o-pas-standards-opc-ua-profile/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/01062026/yokogawa-obtains-certification-to-o-pas-standards-opc-ua-profile/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT The EIA has reported that the US is a major energy exporter and importer, especially for petroleum as it sets new record total energy exports. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/28052026/eia-us-is-major-energy-exporter-and-importer/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/28052026/eia-us-is-major-energy-exporter-and-importer/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Emerson have announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco). https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/28052026/aramco-and-emerson-collaborate-on-strategic-corrosion-rd/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/28052026/aramco-and-emerson-collaborate-on-strategic-corrosion-rd/ Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Aramco and PETRONAS have announced the signing of an agreement for the transfer of Aramco’s equity stakes in Pengerang Refining Co. and Pengerang Petrochemical Co. to PETRONAS. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/27052026/aramco-and-petronas-announce-transfer-of-full-ownership-of-prefchem-to-petronas/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/27052026/aramco-and-petronas-announce-transfer-of-full-ownership-of-prefchem-to-petronas/ Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited the Paulínia Refinery and announced an investment of R$37 billion in the state of São Paulo for refining, biorefining, E&P, decarbonisation, and sustainable energy generation. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/26052026/petrobras-announces-investment-of-r37-billion-in-so-paulo/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/26052026/petrobras-announces-investment-of-r37-billion-in-so-paulo/ Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT The US EIA has reported that gasoline prices are higher than in February 2026 because of increasing crude oil prices related to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, at Memorial Day Weekend. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/26052026/eia-regional-differences-in-gasoline-prices-this-memorial-day/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/26052026/eia-regional-differences-in-gasoline-prices-this-memorial-day/ Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT The American Petroleum Institute has issued the following statement from President and CEO Mike Sommers on the bipartisan passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346). https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/22052026/api-applauds-legislation-for-year-round-e15-and-sre-reforms/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/22052026/api-applauds-legislation-for-year-round-e15-and-sre-reforms/ Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Essar Energy Transition has completed the Pre-Front End Engineering Design stage for one of the UK’s largest advanced sustainable aviation fuel production hubs. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/21052026/essar-completes-pre-feed-for-saf-production-hub/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/21052026/essar-completes-pre-feed-for-saf-production-hub/ Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Axens has announced a commercial collaboration with XCF Global aimed at supporting the market deployment of Vegan®, Axens’ proprietary Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids technology. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/clean-fuels/21052026/axens-and-xcf-global-announce-collaboration-for-hefa-technology/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/clean-fuels/21052026/axens-and-xcf-global-announce-collaboration-for-hefa-technology/ Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT MAIRE has announced new awards and additional works related to previously announced orders for a total amount of approximately €1.3 billion, with projects located across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/21052026/maire-announces-new-project-awards/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/21052026/maire-announces-new-project-awards/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Novity has entered into an MoU with Chiyoda Corp. to jointly deploy an integrated solution combining Novity’s predictive maintenance AI platform with Chiyoda’s operations and maintenance total solution platform. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/21052026/novity-enters-strategic-partnership-with-chiyoda-corp/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/gas-processing/21052026/novity-enters-strategic-partnership-with-chiyoda-corp/ Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT 2026 marks 125 years since the foundation of Sandvik Process Systems in 1901 – an origin that laid the groundwork for IPCO. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/19052026/ipco-celebrates-125-years-of-innovation/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/19052026/ipco-celebrates-125-years-of-innovation/ Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Republic of Uzbekistan and ROSEN Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for technical cooperation in the oil and gas sector. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/19052026/republic-of-uzbekistan-and-rosen-group-sign-mou/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/19052026/republic-of-uzbekistan-and-rosen-group-sign-mou/ Tue, 19 May 2026 10:48:00 GMT BASF has opened a new research and development centre for advancements in refinery catalysts in Attapulgus, Georgia, US. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/19052026/basf-boosts-refinery-catalyst-innovation-with-new-rd-centre-in-georgia/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/19052026/basf-boosts-refinery-catalyst-innovation-with-new-rd-centre-in-georgia/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT ENEOS has announced that it has entered into Share Purchase Agreements with various subsidiaries of Chevron to acquire 100% of Chevron’s downstream fuels and lubricants marketing businesses in Southeast Asia and Australia. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/18052026/eneos-signs-spa-with-chevron-for-downstream-businesses-in-southeast-asia-and-australia/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/18052026/eneos-signs-spa-with-chevron-for-downstream-businesses-in-southeast-asia-and-australia/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT ADNOC has announced the exchange of two strategic collaboration agreements with Indian partners, reinforcing the strong and expanding UAE-India energy partnership. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/18052026/adnoc-signs-agreements-with-indian-energy-partners/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/18052026/adnoc-signs-agreements-with-indian-energy-partners/ Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Ludoil Capital has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with GOI Energy for the acquisition of the latter's stake in ISAB, the owner of the Priolo Gargallo refinery. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/15052026/ludoil-energy-signs-agreement-to-acquire-isab/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/15052026/ludoil-energy-signs-agreement-to-acquire-isab/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT Aster and Puraglobe have signed an MOU to jointly explore the development of a re-refined base oil processing facility in Singapore – turning used motor oil into high-performance Group II/III/III+ base oils. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/15052026/aster-and-puraglobe-sign-mou-to-bring-re-refining-technology-to-asia/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/15052026/aster-and-puraglobe-sign-mou-to-bring-re-refining-technology-to-asia/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT Ketjen has announced a partnership with Imubit to offer refiners real-time, actionable catalyst intelligence for fluid catalytic cracking and hydroprocessing units. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/13052026/ketjen-partners-with-imubit/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/13052026/ketjen-partners-with-imubit/ Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT OleumTech® has announced the launch of its Coriolis Flow Meter, engineered to deliver precise, repeatable measurement of mass flow, density, and temperature across a wide range of liquid and gas applications. https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/12052026/oleumtech-launches-coriolis-flow-meters-for-high-accuracy-mass-flow-measurement/ https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/12052026/oleumtech-launches-coriolis-flow-meters-for-high-accuracy-mass-flow-measurement/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT