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Catalyst demand to increase over the next five years
The global demand for petroleum refining, chemical synthesis and polymerization catalysts will rise 5.8 %/yr to $19.5 billion in 2016, as listed in Table 1. The growth is directly related to increasin..
Catalyst news
Catalyst development—both fundamental and applied scienceHaldor Topsøe’s HyBRIM catalyst technology is an improved production technique for both CoMo and NiMo hydrotreating catalysts. C..
Eastman Chemical to expand carboxylic acid plants in Texas, Tennessee
The additional capacity is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2014 and will add approximately 50 million pounds of carboxylic acids to support increasing internal and external demand.
Air Liquide licenses methanol technology to ZeoGas clean gasoline plant
MegaMethanol technology, which is part of Air Liquide’s proprietary Lurgi technology portfolio, generates optimum syngas composition, required for downstream methanol synthesis and production.
API highlights plan to improve US rail safety
The API group has assembled top experts to develop a comprehensive standard for testing, classification, loading and unloading of crude oil based on the best available science and data.
Jensen to design first LNG bunker barges in US
This agreement between LNG America and Jensen Maritime is a significant step in LNG America’s build out of LNG bunkering infrastructure along the US Gulf Coast, and a large step in delivering a new clean fuel to the maritime industry. The vessels will be ready for service by the end of 2015.
US to rival Russia in European LNG supply
With the boom in shale gas production in the US, the country is anticipated to challenge Russia's LNG monopoly in Europe by the end of the decade. Europe is becoming increasingly reliant on imports.
Essar Energy cuts Stanlow refinery capacity in UK, cites low margins
In combination of poor financial performance and the weak European refining industry environment, "Stanlow is embarking on an estimated $100 million cost-improvement program."
Totem Ocean picks Wärtsilä technology for major LNG ship conversion
Wärtsilä will supply main engines, generators and integrated LNG storage and fuel gas handling systems (LNGPac) for one of the largest LNG conversions ever undertaken in North America.
Foster Wheeler, Tecnimont form North America chemicals alliance
Foster Wheeler is combining its role as a FEED and EPC contractor with Tecnimont’s know-how in technology-driven sectors, including olefins, polyolefins and fertilizers.
- BASF launches the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with high water permeability 9/9
- Worley awarded FEED contract for renewable diesel and aviation fuel project in Sweden 9/9
- Clariant to supply catalyst to SYPOX for world’s largest electric steam methane reformer 9/9
- Mitsubishi Chemical to adopt a "product traceability platform" to build a reliable chemical recycling supply chain 9/9
- Phillips 66 announces agreement to purchase remaining interest in WRB Refining LP for $1.4 B 9/9
- John Crane unveils next-generation seal to maintain integrity of ethane/ethylene pipeline performance 9/9
