Petrochemicals
Chiyoda wins EPC for large-scale direct MCH demonstration plant
Chiyoda Corp. has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by ENEOS for a large-scale direct methylclohexane electrosynthesis (Direct MCH) demonstration plant.
Digital Feature (sponsored): Three questions oil and gas companies should ask to improve their operations risk management
The article will discuss the five broad categories that most of this industry’s risk falls under and address the three—equally important—areas that can have a major impact on the quality of an oil and gas company’s overall operations risk management (ORM) strategy.
Lummus Technology, Resynergi announce commercialization of microwave-powered plastic pyrolysis technology
Lummus Technology and Resynergi announced the commercialization of Resynergi's Continuous Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis Modules, which converts plastic waste into circular pyrolysis products significantly faster and more efficiently than traditional pyrolysis methods.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas to use sustainable carbon fiber composites in Formula 1 racecars
Mercedes announced the first steps on the road towards sustainable carbon fiber composites. In concrete terms, this means that Mercedes will qualify and apply sustainable carbon fiber composites to their race cars during the 2025 Formula 1 season, without sacrificing any on-track performance.
Vopak to build ethane tanks to support Thailand's petrochemical production
Vopak has reached a positive final investment decision it build 160,000-m3 tank infrastructure in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, to support the import of U.S. ethane into Thailand for petrochemical crackers
New Sherwin-Williams Advanced Energy Barrier eliminates threat of corrosion under insulation
Sherwin-Williams’ Heat-Flex® Advanced Energy Barrier (AEB) tackles corrosion under insulation (CUI), effectively eliminating the costly and dangerous phenomenon of steel assets corroding underneath insulation systems. The coating replaces the bulky mineral-based insulation that is traditionally used on storage tanks, process vessels and piping to retain process heat.
EIA: U.S. butane exports reached a new record in 2024
The United States is exporting record volumes of normal butane as global demand for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) surges.
Nitricity announces $10 MM in fresh funding for first-of-a-kind organic fertilizer plant in Central California
Nitricity Inc., a California startup electrifying the production of nitrogen fertilizer, has announced $10 MM in project funding from a strategic mix of capital providers that includes Elemental Impact and Trellis Climate to build a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) organic fertilizer facility in Delhi, California.
Shell is considering selling off chemical assets in Europe and the U.S.
Shell is considering a potential sale of its chemicals assets in Europe and the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The energy group has hired Morgan Stanley to conduct a strategic review of its chemicals operations, the report said.
Honeywell to acquire Sundyne to expand critical equipment portfolio and aftermarket services
Honeywell has agreed to acquire Sundyne from private equity firm Warburg Pincus for $2.16 billion in an all-cash transaction. This represents approximately 14.5x 2024 EBITDA on a tax-adjusted basis.

- 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