Americas
Brazil approves new Amyris renewable jet fuel
Amyris welcomed the approval of its renewable jet fuel by Brazil's fuels regulator, ANP, clearing the way for the commercialization in Brazil of the fuel in blends of up to 10%.
ACC sees 2015, 2016 growth for US chemicals
The American Chemistry Council's consensus is that US chemical output will continue to expand well into the second half of the decade, trumping that of the overall economy.
Survey: US supports expanding gas infrastructure
An even larger number, three-quarters of respondents, agreed that the development of natural gas is driving economic growth in the US, underpinning the support for infrastructure development.
Chevron Phillips Chemical completes Sweeny ethylene expansion
With the addition of a tenth furnace to ethylene unit 33 at the Sweeny complex, the expansion is expected to increase annual production by 200 million pounds. Construction began in 2013.
Virent produces world’s first demonstration of full range bio-aromatics
Virent announced today that it has successfully produced bio-paraxylene, bio-toluene and bio-benzene at demonstration scale and has confirmed that all three chemicals meet typical industry specifications.
Celanese to build Mexico R&D technology hub for chemical customers
With the opening of a commercial and technology center in Mexico, Celanese will be positioned to offer customers a diversified portfolio of products and solutions – from intermediate chemicals and engineered materials, to technical expertise and support.
Pemex taps ICA Fluor to build $1.3B delayed coker at Miguel Hidalgo refinery
This Phase II contract involves providing detailed engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the 86,000-bpd capacity plant at Pemex's refinery in Tula, Mexico.
Toyo wins EPC work for new Sasol PE plant in US
The new LLDPE unit will be part of Sasol’s petrochemical complex under development in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Toyo has been executing the FEED services for this plant since 2013.
Chemical safety board calls for modernization of PSM regulations in US
As a result of these findings, the CSB made recommendations at the federal, state, and local levels to prevent major incidents by adopting a more rigorous regulatory system that requires covered facilities to continuously reduce major hazard risks.
BioAmber to supply bio-succinic acid in lubricants
Under the terms of the five-year contract, BioAmber Sarnia, a joint venture with Mitsui & Co., will supply Oleon with bio-based succinic acid for the development of succinate lubricants.
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- Universal Fuel Technologies’ SAF accepted into ASTM Clearinghouse for qualification 8/28
- Honeywell technology to fuel Syzygy Plasmonics' SAF project 8/28
- Sinopec wins engineering contract for Saudi Arabian green hydrogen/ammonia project 8/28
- Russia's idle oil refining capacity record high after Ukrainian drone attacks 8/28
- Brazil approves temporary antidumping measures against Canadian, U.S. polyethylene resins 8/28
