This section features news related to the downstream segment of the energy industry, where activities such as refining, processing, distribution, and commercialization of hydrocarbons and petroleum products take place. It includes updates on refineries, petrochemical complexes, fuel production, energy infrastructure development, and technological advancements in oil and gas processing.
Coverage includes refinery modernization projects, petrochemical investments, expansion of production capacities, and innovations aimed at improving operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability within downstream facilities. The news also highlights regulatory developments, fuel market dynamics, and strategic decisions by energy companies that influence supply chains and industry competitiveness.
This category is designed for engineers, industrial operators, energy companies, and industry professionals seeking insights into the trends, technologies, and strategic developments shaping refining and hydrocarbon processing operations within the global energy value chain.
Aramco and TotalEnergies to build a large petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia
Dos Bocas Refinery will operate “at full capacity” by mid-2023
CFS, 27 years of leadership providing services to the petrochemical industry
Ecolab developed CrudeFlex a technological system to improve oil production
Inauguration of the first phase of the Dos Bocas Refinery in Mexico
Ecopetrol increases the delivery of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to the market by 10%
Argentina’s chemical and petrochemical industry exports grew 39%.
New Talara Refinery in Peru begins operations on April 12
The Mexican petrochemical industry reflects positive numbers
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