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HP Construction: Inauguration of the Ras Laffan Olefins Co. (RLOC) Cracker, Qatar

A joint venture between Qapco1 (63.63%), Total Petrochemicals France (36.36%) and QP (Qatar Petroleum)2 (0.01%) was established in June 2002 to implement the Qatofin project. This project includes participation in one of the world’s largest ethane crackers in Ras Laffan, a linear-low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) plant in Mesaiseed and the related ethylene pipeline linking both sites.

HP Innovations: HPInnovations

Product line extended on process gas compressors API 618Burckhardt Compression introduced its extended range of process gas compressors, enabling the company to offer a cost-effective compressor solut..

Innovation drives new catalyst developments

The Shaw Group: Letzsch, W.

Future challenges in environment and product specifications involve more sophisticated catalyst systems

Global demand for catalysts to exceed $17 billion in 2014

World demand for chemical synthesis, petroleum refining and polymerization catalysts will rise 6%/yr to $17.2 billion in 2014, reflecting a combination of healthy volume and price growth from a weak 2..

Rare earth dilemma forces catalyst changes

The success from catalysts depends on its structure and composition. Tremendous research has been devoted in fine-tuning the melding of structure and raw material makeup to provide efficient catalyst ..

Mustang Al-Hejailan Engineering combines with Dar E&C and PI-Consult

Mustang Al-Hejailan Engineering, a Wood Group company, has finalized agreements to combine with two Saudi Arabian-owned engineering businesses, Dar E&C and PI-Consult, to create Mustang Al Hejailan Dar PI (MHDP).

Dow developing new polymeric flame retardant technology

Dow Global Technologies (DGT) today announced the invention and development of a new, high molecular weight brominated polymeric flame retardant (PFR).

Purvin & Gertz releases global petroleum market outlook

Purvin & Gertz announces the release of its Global Petroleum Market Outlook 2011. The study provides an in-depth analysis of global and regional markets for crude oil and refined products within a framework of world energy demand and economic activity through 2030.

EJPC signs agreement with Davy Process Technology

Egypt Japan Petrochemical Corp. S.A.E. (EJPC) and Davy Process Technology, a Johnson Matthey (JM) subsidiary, have signed a methanol operating licence agreement.

Alfa Laval wins SEK 75 million refinery order in Saudi Arabia

Alfa Laval has received an order for Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to a refinery in Saudi Arabia. The order value is about SEK 75 million and delivery is scheduled for 2012.