Coombs named LyondellBasell executive vice-president

Daniel Coombs has been appointed LyondellBasell’s executive vice-president, manufacturing and refining. He succeeds Kevin Brown, who is retiring in mid-February. Source: News


DONG to sell oil, gas business by yearend

DONG Energy, Fredericia, Denmark, expects to sell its oil and gas exploration and production business by yearend. Source: News


TonenGeneral reports fire at Wakayama refinery

TonenGeneral Sekiyu KK is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that took place on Jan. 18 at its 132,000-b/d refinery in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Source: News