Petrochemicals
CF Industries proposes new $2-B low-carbon ammonia production facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana (U.S.)
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest producer of ammonia, announced it is evaluating the feasibility of constructing a low-carbon clean ammonia production plant at its Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish.
Evonik expands catalyst production in China
Evonik Industries has completed the relocation and expansion of its precious metal powder catalyst plant in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP).
INEOS and SINOPEC sign second joint venture to produce ABS in China
INEOS and SINOPEC signed a shareholder agreement for the formation of a 50:50 joint venture to build a new 300 ktpa ABS plant in Tianjin.
Surveillance camera captures tower collapse at BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals facility
A surveillance camera installed at a nearby business captured a tense moment when a tower crumbled during a fire incident at BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals facility in Port Arthur.
ABB supports innovative bioplastics project as main electrical contractor for Avantium and Worley
Avantium is building a new plant that will support the transition to bio-based plastics to replace ones that rely on fossil-based raw materials.
Refineries’ pandemic turmoil—KNPC’s gasoline demand: Opportunities and challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic is regarded as one of the most exceedingly difficult challenges faced in the oil and gas industry's history.
How to successfully coordinate a global megaproject
When it comes to major petrochemical plant construction projects, logistical complexity can be one of the biggest hurdles builders face.
A simplified dynamic approach for storage tank thermal inbreathing rates
Storage tanks that experience sudden heavy rain on what was a hot sunny day can be damaged due to inadequate venting devices.
Global Project Data
Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking more than 1,150 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry.
Venezuela's president appoints new head for state petrochemical company Pequiven
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro appointed Ninoska La Concha as new head of state petrochemical company Pequiven, replacing oil minister Pedro Tellechea, who since March had held three key positions supervising the country's energy industry.
- YPF, Eni and XRG sign joint development agreement advancing 12-MMtpy Argentina LNG project 2/12
- Maire launches new technology to produce PTMEG, the key polymer composing the spandex fiber. 2/12
- Verde Clean Fuels announces suspension of development of Permian Basin gas-to-gasoline project 2/12
- Russia to send crude oil and fuel to Cuba soon, Izvestia reports 2/12
- Vietnam's largest refinery to operate at 120%–125% of designed capacity in Q1 2/12
- Marathon shuts oil refinery in Kentucky (U.S.) due to power interruption 2/12
