Petrochemicals
Praxair starts new plant and extends pipeline system in Port of Antwerp
Praxair has started up its second air separation plant and is extending its pipeline system in the Port of Antwerp, one of the largest petrochemical production complexes in the world.
DNV GL’s Synergi Plant software becomes a one-stop shop for plant integrity managers
The new Synergi Plant release from DNV GL marks the first time that one plant integrity management software solution provides the three most important methodologies in one cloud-based solution.
Braskem commissions new polyethylene plant in La Porte, Texas
Braskem has commissioned a new ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene production plant at its La Porte, Texas site.
Metso's PlantTriage software simplifies real-time performance management, strengthens cybersecurity
Metso Expertune PlantTriage, a control loop monitoring system, oversees process control loops night and day, diagnoses and prioritizes opportunities for improvements, and pinpoints major economic paybacks.
Unipetrol resumes production at Litvinov steam cracker
Unipetrol has resumed production at its steam cracker damaged during the extraordinary event in August, 2015, at the Litvinov plant.
Dräger mobile showroom is ready to hit the road
Dräger-branded trailer is filled with products, acts as a traveling oil & gas tradeshow along Gulf of Mexico coastline.
BASF to gradually resume chemical production after accident
BASF said it would gradually restart production at key petrochemical sites at its Ludwigshafen headquarters after a fire and explosion had forced it to close them.
Technip awarded contract to supply furnaces for ethylene plant in Russia
Technip was awarded a contract to provide engineering and procurement of three proprietary SMK grassroots furnaces at Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
ExxonMobil expands Exceed XP performance polymers portfolio
ExxonMobil is expanding its Exceed XP portfolio with the introduction of new grades that deliver exceptional performance advantages for resin converters and end-users.
SIBUR licenses Conser technology for maleic anhydride production
SIBUR has signed an agreement with Conser to acquire a license for maleic anhydride (MAN) production technology for its Tobolsk facility.

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