Americas
Braskem commissions new polyethylene plant in La Porte, Texas
Braskem has commissioned a new ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene production plant at its La Porte, Texas site.
ClearSign turns over pilot test heater to California refiner
ClearSign Combustion Corp. has turned over operations of a refinery pilot test unit with an undisclosed California refiner.
Dräger mobile showroom is ready to hit the road
Dräger-branded trailer is filled with products, acts as a traveling oil & gas tradeshow along Gulf of Mexico coastline.
Another quarter of weak results looms for US refiners
US independent refiners such as PBF Energy and Phillips 66 are expected to report another quarter of disappointing profits in coming weeks.
Chevron completes first bid round on British Columbia refinery
Chevron Corp. completed an initial round of bidding on its Burnaby, British Columbia, refinery as part of its plan to divest small refineries that are not considered core assets.
Shell retains Deutsche Bank to seek buyer for California refinery
In the midst of a three-year, $30-B divestment plan, Royal Dutch Shell has retained Deutsche Bank to sell its Martinez, California refinery.
Air Liquide expands its relationship with Axion Energy
Air Liquide will expand its long-term supply of hydrogen to Axion Energy Argentina.
Dakota Access construction equipment set ablaze in Iowa
Construction equipment for Dakota Access’ oil pipeline suffered about $2 MM in damage in an intentionally set fire over the weekend in Iowa.
CB&I opens new polypropylene technology catalyst plant
CB&I has opened a new polypropylene catalyst production plant in Louisville, Kentucky, developed and implemented in cooperation with Clariant.
Carbon Engineering, Greyrock Energy to develop commercial air-to-fuels systems
Carbon Engineering and Greyrock Energy will partner to develop commercial air-to-fuels systems, converting ambient CO2 and renewable power into clean, liquid transportation fuels that can be used in the existing transportation infrastructure.
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- Trafigura to use Babcock's ammonia fuel supply system onboard gas carriers 7/7
- Lotte Chemical Titan secures $3-B ethylene supply deal in Indonesia 7/7
- Diesel East-West price spread nears 1.5-yr high amid supply concerns West, stable East 7/7
- U.S. Gulf Coast fuel oil imports at record low as refiners opt for heavier crude 7/7
