Kinder Morgan-Valero pipeline to serve Southeast
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (KMP) announced it will build and operate a new 136mi, 16in pipeline to transport gasoline, jet fuel and diesel from refineries in Norco, Louisiana, to an existing petroleum transportation hub in Collins, Mississippi.
Sasol plans natural gas to diesel project
Sasol Ltd. (Sasol) has set its sights on building a plant, at a cost of up to USD 10 billion, that would convert natural gas into diesel. Last week, the company’s board approved an 18 month feasibility study for the project, which would be constructed on land adjacent to Sasol's existing chemical facility in Louisiana.
LE updates Outback® 145 with Kohler® engine
Lincoln Electric has updated their Outback® 145 with a Kohler® engine. This machine is perfect for jobsites and outdoor welding applications that require a rugged, easily portable machine that includes a reliable generator.
Molybdenum production and use rises
According to figures released by the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), global production of molybdenum has increased by 14% in the first three months of this year when compared with the same period in 2010.
Duplex pumps for precision fluid control
Fluid Metering, Inc. (Fluid Metering) has added STH and STQ Ratio:Matic® Duplex pumps to its line of products. These pumps are ideal for precision mixing, diluting, and proportional metering for OEM medical, analytical, and industrial instrumentation.
Lynn Elsenhans is the first woman to lead a major oil company as CEO of Sunoco. 
The Board of Directors at HollyFrontier Corp. announced that they have approved a stock repurchase authorization of up to USD 100 million to repurchase common stock in the open market or via privately negotiated transactions.