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AFPM Cancels Annual Conference Amid Coronavirus Concerns

AFPM has cancelled its Annual Meeting slated to take place March 22-24 in Austin, Texas, as well as the International Petrochemical Conference scheduled for March 29-31 in New Orleans, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.

Two Injured in Fire at PBF's Delaware City Refinery

PBF Energy said a fire that occurred at one operating unit at its Delaware City, Delaware, refinery on Wednesday has been extinguished and two employees are being treated for injuries.

Marathon Petroleum Considers $15 Billion MPLX Asset Sale

Marathon Petroleum is reportedly exploring the sale of as much as $15 billion in assets of its pipeline subsidiary MPLX LP, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Olympus Supports FMC/TFM Training with OmniScanT X3 Flaw Detectors

Olympus, a leading manufacturer of nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection equipment, is delivering new OmniScan X3 phased array flaw detectors with FMC/TFM to the University of Ultrasonics to support their advanced training courses.

NACE Postpones CORROSION 2020 Conference to June 14-18, 2020

Following the recent reports of six cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the Houston area, the NACE Board of Directors has voted to postpone their annual CORROSION 2020 conference and expo until June 14-18, 2020.

Corrosion Testing, Measurement, and Monitoring: Application and Use of Electrochemical Techniques

Pressure Relieving Systems based on API 520/521

Tackling Core Challenges Around PSM Mechanical Integrity

PinnacleART Announces Release of Connected FieldT Version 1.6

Connected Field is a cloud-based platform that manages field activities by integrating real-time field data from a mobile application with a cloud-based management suite.

Statement from Dr. Katherine Lemos, New Chairperson and CEO of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board

Dr. Lemos worked for the NTSB and the FAA, where she served in accident investigation and policy development roles. As an academic, she studied decision-making in complex environments and taught on accident investigation and safety management.

PBF Energy Restarting FCCU at Chalmette Refinery; 1 CDU Already Restarted

PBF Energy is restarting key units at its Chalmette Refinery as it works to bring the entire facility back online by the end of the week.

Mitsui Chemicals To Construct a New Plant in Osaka, Japan

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. has announced that it will establish a new plant within Osaka Works, Takaishi, Osaka Prefecture, to produce the APELT series of cyclic olefin copolymers.

PBF Energy Completes Sale of Five Operating Hydrogen Plants for $530 Million to Air Products

PBF Energy Inc. has completed, and received the $530 million consideration for, the sale of five steam methane reformer (SMR) hydrogen production plants to Air Products.

Webinar: PinnacleART Weekly Cost Savings Series

International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion Management 2020

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

6th ASEAN Refining & Petrochemical Forum

BP Donates Jet Fuel to Assist with PPE Deliveries in U.S.

BP is donating 3 million gallons of jet fuel to FedEx and Alaska Airlines to help with the distribution of personal protective equipment in the battle against the new coronavirus.

Qatar Petroleum Plans Job and Cost Cuts Amid Market Downturn

Qatar Petroleum, one of the world's biggest energy companies, plans a new wave of job cuts and spending reductions to cope with the slump in oil and gas demand which has hit global economies.

Call for Papers: 2021 Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management (PPIM) Conference and Exhibition

The 33rd annual Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management (PPIM) Conference and Exhibition is now accepting papers for the 2021 event.

Valero Refineries to Run Up to 73% of Combined Capacity in Second Quarter

Valero Energy Corp plans to operate its 15 refineries up to 73% of the combined total throughput capacity of 3.1 million bpd in the second quarter of 2020, said Homer Bhullar, vice president of investor relations, on Wednesday.

Thai Refinery Delays $1B Chemical Project Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Thai oil refiner and petrochemical producer IRPC Pcl has delayed a USD $1 billion petrochemical investment and cut run rates by 20% as demand for petroleum and petrochemical products falls amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Prioritizing Inspection and Maintenance Activities

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Developing Asset Strategies Real Time During Turnarounds

International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion Management 2020

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

6th ASEAN Refining & Petrochemical Forum

Three Enbridge pipelines shut after Kentucky natgas line fire

Three of Enbridge's pipelines were shut following a fire on the company's Line 10 segment of its Texas Eastern Natural Gas System, in Fleming County, Kentucky on May 4, PHMSA said.

Gas leak at South Korea-owned factory in India kills 11, hundreds hospitalized

At least 11 people were killed in India in a gas leak at a South Korean-owned factory making polystyrene products that made hundreds of people sick and led to the evacuation of villagers living nearby, officials said.

Downstream 2020 Goes Virtual and Offers Free Registration

Reuters Events is relaunching Downstream 2020 as a free virtual event to help the downstream sector overcome the most challenging business environment in memory.

Shell's Philippines unit to suspend refinery operations for one month

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp said on it will shut down its 110,000-barrel-per-day Tabangao refinery in the Philippines for one month from mid-May as the coronavirus pandemic has hammered oil demand.

Webinar: Reduce Cost by Developing Asset Strategies Real Time During Turnarounds

Webinar: Reduce Cost with Spare Part Optimization

Refining and Petrochemicals World (RPW), Asia 2020

6th ASEAN Refining & Petrochemical Forum

Texas Prosecutors Accuse Arkema, Executives of Failures Over Chemical Fire

Arkema and three executives are facing criminal charges in Texas stemming from the 2017 fires at the Arkema SA plant outside of Houston.

ExxonMobil Restarting Baton Rouge Refinery Following February Fire

ExxonMobil is restarting several units at the company's 502,500 bpd Baton Rouge Refinery following a pipeline fire in early February.

Citgo, Aruba Reach Deal to Transfer Control of Refinery to Island Government

U.S. refiner Citgo has reached an agreement with Aruba to transfer control of the San Nicolas refinery to the island's government, Citgo said late on Saturday, after the two parties last year suspended a contract to overhaul the facility.

BP Withdrawing from AFPM and Other Trade Groups Over Climate Policies

BP announced it will be leaving 3 industry associations, including AFPM, due to misalignment on climate policies.

Fire Erupts at Marathon Refinery in California; No Injuries

A portion of Marathon Petroleum Corp's 363,000 barrel-per-day Carson refinery in California has been shut following a fire, the company said on Wednesday.

Fitness-For-Service based on API 579-1/ASME FFS-1

Corrosion Testing, Measurement, and Monitoring: Application and Use of Electrochemical Techniques

Pressure Relieving Systems based on API 520/521

International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show

API Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting

Johns Manville Presents Live Webinar: Insulation Systems for LNG Piping

In Johns Manville's upcoming Insulation Intel webinar, Insulation Systems for LNG Piping, they will take a detailed look at the variables and challenges presented by LNG applications.

API Publishes New Edition of RP 1169 - Pipeline Construction Inspection

The American Petroleum Institute has published an updated 2nd Edition of Recommended Practice 1169 - Pipeline Construction Inspection.

Becht Announces Acquisition to Bring Heater Infrared Imaging Solutions to the Refining, Petrochemical, and Power Generation Industries

Becht announces the acquisition of Code Inspection & Testing Co- IR Technologies to bring heater infrared imaging solutions to the refining, petrochemical, and power generation industries.

Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery FCCU to Run at Reduced Rates

Marathon Petroleum plans to operate the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker at its 585,000 bpd Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, Texas, at reduced production levels, said sources familiar with plant operations said on Monday.

Webinar: An introduction to a new CUI management tool and recommended practice

Downstream 2020

CORROSION 2020

International Chemical and Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology (ICPIIT) Conference 2020