Petrochemicals
Lummus announces first commercial award for SAP technology
Lummus Technology, a global leader in process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced an award from SHCCIG Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the SHCCIG Group, for its superabsorbent polymer technology.
NH3 Clean Energy, Pilbara Ports sign a MoU on ammonia shipment for WAH2 Project (Australia)
NH3 Clean Energy Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Pilbara Ports Authority, exploring the options for the loading and export of 600,000 tpy of clean ammonia from the company’s WAH2 Project.
Yokogawa enhances IT/OT integration with new release of OpreX Collaborative Information Server
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the release of the latest version of OpreX™ Collaborative Information Server (CI Server), with enhancements that streamline application assembly and improve external connectivity.
Kraton receives third ISCC PLUS certification for renewable polymers
Kraton Corp. and Formosa Petrochemical Corp. have announced the ISCC PLUS certification of their HSBC joint venture plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.
BASF introduces first superabsorbent polymer with product carbon footprint of zero
BASF now offers HySorb® B 6610 ZeroPCF, the first polyacrylate-based superabsorbent polymer marketed with a product carbon footprint of zero for the hygiene industry. The zero PCF is achieved by utilizing renewable energy in addition to the established biomass balance approach in the production process at the Antwerp Verbund site.
South Korean petrochemical firms' profits fall in 2024 as oversupply persists
South Korean petrochemical companies LG Chem and Lotte Chemical both suffered losses in 2024, dragged down by oversupply which is set to persist this year, while trade turmoil has dampened the global economic outlook
Polyplastics to launch 40% glass-filled recycled grade of DURAFIDE (R) PPS
Polyplastics Co. Ltd., a global leader in engineering plastics, has announced plans to launch a 40% glass-reinforced grade of DURAFIDE (R) rG-PPS by December 2025 as part of its mechanical recycling business.
Digital Exclusive: Executive viewpoint-Recycled plastic used in roads as Aramco adopts the circular economy
This article details how Aramco is using recycled plastic waste in the construction of new highways and the program aims to reduce emissions and costs, while improving the quality of road infrastructure by utilizing circularity principles
Gulf Energy Information and DECHEMA partner to launch ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA in 2026
Gulf Energy Information and DECHEMA—organizers of the world’s leading trade show for the Process Industries ACHEMA—are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership to launch the new annual must-attend event for experts, decision-makers and solution providers along the chemical and bio-based production value chain: ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA.
thyssenkrupp Uhde and Novonesis launch innovative enzymatic esterification technology
thyssenkrupp Uhde, a major chemical technology solution provider, in partnership with Novonesis, a pioneer in enzymatic technology, have launched their joint offering: uhde® enzymatic esterification.
- 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
