Ethylene

Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins

Engineers find greener path to making key industrial chemical

Scientists have discovered a potentially greener way to produce ethylene oxide, according to a new study.

Egypt signs framework agreement to build $7-B petrochemical complex in New Alamein City

The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources signed a framework agreement with the UK-based Shard Capital for the development of a $7-B petrochemical complex in New Alamein City, Egypt. The project will be developed in collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Al-Qahtani Group. 

ONGC (India) seeks partners for ethane feedstock for OPaL's ethane cracker

ONGC Petro additions Ltd (OPaL), a unit of ONGC, plans to source 800,000 tpy of ethane to secure feedstock for the plant from May 2028.

Guyana, Dominican Republic discuss possible refinery and petrochemical plant construction

Guyana and the Dominican Republic are making progress on accords for offshore oil and gas exploration and to build a petrochemical plant and possible refinery in the South American country.

S-Oil's $7-B Shaheen petrochemical complex is on track for 1H 2026 start

S-Oil's $7-B Shaheen petrochemical project in Ulsan, South Korea, is progressing and is expected to be completed by the first half of 2026.

India to remain bright spot for petchem demand in 2025

India will be a bright spot for petrochemical demand in 2025 even as global consumption lags supply, industry executives said on the sidelines of India Energy Week conference.

South Korean petrochemical firms' profits fall in 2024 as oversupply persists

South Korean petrochemical companies LG Chem and Lotte Chemical both suffered losses in 2024, dragged down by oversupply which is set to persist this year, while trade turmoil has dampened the global economic outlook

Digital Exclusive: Executive viewpoint-Recycled plastic used in roads as Aramco adopts the circular economy

This article details how Aramco is using recycled plastic waste in the construction of new highways and the program aims to reduce emissions and costs, while improving the quality of road infrastructure by utilizing circularity principles   

Borouge achieved a 24% increase in net profit in 2024, reaching $1.24 B

Borouge achieved a 24% year-on-year increase in net profit to $1.24 billion, driven by record production and sales volumes.