The global consortium behind the North Sea Wind Power Hub (NSWPH) project has released its findings from the assessment phase of the project. Among these is that the hub-and-spoke concept, where a giant wind power hub is Continue reading Wind power hub in the North Sea is feasible, NSWPH research finds
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Australia’s first offshore wind farm moves a step closer
The proposed Star of the South wind farm has moved a step closer with the announcement that its developers have initiated a study to Continue reading Australia’s first offshore wind farm moves a step closer
Joint agreement signed to progress carbon capture
Global Thermostat and ExxonMobil have announced the signing of a joint agreement aimed at progressing carbon-capture technology. Continue reading Joint agreement signed to progress carbon capture
Wind and solar expected to ramp up substantially by 2050
According to the New Energy Outlook 2019 report from BloombergNEF (BNEF), solar PV, battery, and wind technologies will lead the Continue reading Wind and solar expected to ramp up substantially by 2050
UK could see biggest onshore wind farm so far
CWL Energy has unveiled new plans for what could become the UK’s biggest onshore wind farm.
At 560 MW, it Continue reading UK could see biggest onshore wind farm so far
Africa to see accelerated wind power uptake
According to the Global Wind Industry Council, the continent of Africa will see its wind power generation capacity double over the coming four years. Continue reading Africa to see accelerated wind power uptake
British power goes whole week without coal
The British power sector managed to supply electricity for an entire week without burning any coal for power. This marks the first week without coal-based electricity since 1882, when the first coal-fired power plant opened at Continue reading British power goes whole week without coal
Researchers develop leak alarm for decommissioned wells
A team of researchers based in Scotland have developed a new way to protect against oil leaks from decommissioned wells.
With some Continue reading Researchers develop leak alarm for decommissioned wells
OPEC oil production at four-year low, says survey
A survey by Reuters suggest that OPEC oil production is at its lowest rate for four years.
According to the Continue reading OPEC oil production at four-year low, says survey
ExxonMobil commits to expanding UK’s largest oil refinery
ExxonMobil has unveiled plans to invest over £800m in expanding its Fawley refinery, which is currently the UK’s largest oil refinery, on Britain’s south coast.
ExxonMobil claims the expansion will up its ultra-low sulphur diesel production levels by 38,000 barrels per day (bpd), an increase of 45% on its current capacity. The UK is currently highly dependent on foreign-made diesel, having imported half of its diesel requirements in 2017. This expansion should help to reduce this.
As part of the expansion plans, a hydrogen plant will be built to enhance the energy efficiency of the refinery, while a hydrotreater unit will be constructed to remove sulphur from refined fuel. Improvements will also be made to logistics processes.
The president of ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Co., Bryan Milton, said about the expansion:
“ExxonMobil continues to invest in the Fawley refinery and chemical plant, Britain’s largest integrated facility. This investment will make Fawley refinery the most efficient in the United Kingdom, supporting Esso’s industry-leading logistics and fuel marketing operations.”
ExxonMobil makes a variety of products at its Fawley Refinery, including chemical feedstocks and transport fuel. It also manufactures other valuable refined products, such as lubricant basestocks for hydraulic oils like Mobil DTE 25.
The firm says it has already started on the design and engineering for the project, which should create up to a thousand construction jobs. Construction is set to begin later this year if it gains planning approval, with the project going live in 2021.
