Asia/Pacific
GAIL’s Unipol PE process line starts operations in Pata
GAIL Ltd. has successfully started its first Unipol PE process line with the capacity to produce 400 Mtpy of polyethylene.
GE to provide power solution for Petronas’ Pengerang complex
GE will supply 17 emergency diesel generator packages, five transportable switch rooms and the electrical balance for Petronas’ Pengerang Integrated Petrochemical Complex.
India to buy 6 MMbbl of Iran oil for emergency reserves
India is set to buy 6 MMbbl of Iranian crude for its strategic oil reserves as negotiations with the United Arab Emirates' national oil company for supplies are stuck over commercial terms.
Curacao inks deal with China firm to run Isla refinery
The government of Curacao has signed a preliminary agreement with China's Guangdong Zhenrong Energy to operate the aging Isla refinery and invest some $10 B to upgrade the facility.
Chinese gasoil exports may hit Asia refiner margins for rest of year
Asian gasoil distillates refining margins are likely to remain bearish for the next few months on larger than usual exports from China.
Linde, Petronas JV to build air gas facility at Pengerang petroleum complex
Linde Malaysia and Petronas Gas Berhad will build an industrial air gas facility that supply the needs of Petronas’ refinery and petrochemicals integrated complex in southern Malaysia.
India's Iran oil imports surge to highest in at least 15 years
India's daily oil imports from Iran in August surged to their highest in at least 15 years as the OPEC producer boosted its shipments to recoup market share ceded to rivals Saudi Arabia and Iraq under pressure from economic sanctions.
Sinochem to add ethylene complex to Quanzhou oil refinery
Sinochem will add an ethylene complex to its 12 MMtpy Quanzhou oil refinery.
Three firms vie for BP’s share in SECCO JV petrochemical plant
At least three leading chemical companies are set to vie for BP's stake in Chinese petrochemicals JV SECCO which could fetch more than $2 B.
GE Oil & Gas to supply compressor for BP’s Tangguh LNG
GE Oil & Gas has been awarded a contract to supply gas turbine-driven compressors for a third natural gas liquefaction train for the Tangguh expansion.
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- Digital Feature: The critical interdependency of relief valve analysis and flare system considerations during HAZOP 7/7
- 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
