Middle East
One worker killed in fire at Kuwait's Mina Abdullah refinery
Kuwait National Petroleum Co. (KNPC) said on Thursday that one worker was killed and four were injured in a limited fire that had been extinguished at the Mina Abdullah refinery's desulfurization unit
Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins—Part 2
Part 1 of this article appeared in the February issue. Part 2 here will explore the role of FCC and hydrocracking in crude-to-chemicals and the challenge of cracked feeds, among other topics.
Driving operational excellence: Integrate digital solutions for a smarter supply chain
Siloed systems lead to isolated data and inefficiencies in decision-making due to a lack of visibility. To address these challenges, the authors' company built a strategic digital command and control center. The goal was to resolve daily operational issues by integrating various systems into a unified data ecosystem, enabling real-time, integrated decision-making and driving operational excellence.
SIBUR preparing to produce heat-resistant polyethylene in Kazan
Russian petrochemical group SIBUR has begun developing production of PE-RT, or polyethylene with raised temperature resistance, at its Kazanorgsintez plant, the company said.
Sri Lanka to begin talks with India, UAE for new energy hub
Sri Lanka will start work next month on plans to develop an energy hub with India and the United Arab Emirates, as the nation looks to leverage its strategic location to cement a recovery from a financial crisis.
Kuwait Petroleum's stake investment in China Wanhua Chemical's unit valued at $638 MM
Kuwait Petroleum subsidiary's acquisition of a 25% stake in China Wanhua Chemical's petrochemical business is valued at $638 MM
China's Sinopec partners with Saudi Aramco's unit in $4-B JV
China's state-run Sinopec said on Monday it had signed an agreement with a unit of Saudi Aramco to establish a joint venture (JV) company with a registered capital of 28.80 B yuan ($3.95 B).
Iran authorities seize two vessels carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Gulf
Iranian Revolutionary Guards seized two Tanzanian-flagged vessels allegedly carrying 1.5 MM liters of "smuggled fuel" in the Gulf
India, Saudi Arabia exploring joint refinery, petrochemical projects
India and Saudi Arabia are exploring joint projects in refineries and petrochemicals, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Arab News in an interview.
China-U.S. trade war redrawing global LPG trading, outlook
The global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing an upheaval as high tariffs on U.S. imports force Chinese buyers to swap American cargoes for alternatives from the Middle East, while U.S. shipments divert to Europe and elsewhere in Asia.
- Chiyoda, AVEVA forge strategic partnership to power plantOS with AVEVA CONNECT 6/27
- SABIC announces closure of Olefins 6 facility in Teesside, UK 6/27
- LyondellBasell's polyolefin technologies selected by SHCCIG Yulin for petrochemicals complex in China 6/27
- Damaged unit of Iran's South Pars refinery back operating 6/27
- hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking 6/26
- TES and CPC Finland to develop 500-MW e-NG project in Finland 6/26
