Petrochemicals
Engineers find greener path to making key industrial chemical
Scientists have discovered a potentially greener way to produce ethylene oxide, according to a new study.
VDMA valves association market analysis: Industry standstill looms after a strong 2024
The industrial valves industry performed better than expected in 2024 despite adverse conditions. Overall, nominal sales growth of 6% was achieved. While European business declined by 1%, international sales climbed by 11%.
Opinion: bp’s green failure offers Big Oil a lesson in moderation
bp has returned to its oil and gas roots in a spectacular about-turn following its trailblazing attempt five years ago to become a renewables giant. The takeaway for Big Oil is that the energy transition is a marathon, not a sprint.
Online Exclusive: Innovations in hydrocarbon processing technologies and lifecycle solutions
Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) interviewed Kevin Dunphy (KD), Vice President and General Manager at Emerson. The interview covered advancements in hydrocarbon processing technologies, such as innovations in Coriolis flow metering and radar level measurement. Kevin explained how these technologies, alongside Emerson's new non-intrusive flow measurement solutions, are improving safety and efficiency in the industry. He also explained how Emerson supports its customers with lifecycle solutions, ensuring long-term value beyond initial costs.
The European chemical industry is becoming extinct: An open letter from INEOS CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe
The chemical industry in Europe has been hugely important to the success of the European economy over the last century. With revenues of around one trillion euros, it is similar in size to the automotive sector. But chemicals in Europe is facing extinction. Government policies have resulted in enormously high energy prices and crippling carbon tax bills.
KBR awarded PMC contract for $2-B fertilizer plant in Angola
As part of the $2-B project, KBR will provide project management services overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction phases. The facility will produce 2,300-tpd ammonia and 4,000-tpd urea.
Pre-FEED results indicate doubling of value for NH3 Clean Energy’s WAH2 project in Australia
NH3 Clean Energy Limited has released a summary of the preliminary front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) for its flagship WAH2 Project, together with updated project economics that highlight significant improvements over the preliminary feasibility study results.
Pall Corporation and MTR Carbon Capture partner to advance carbon capture solutions
This partnership aims to promote a highly modular, scalable and cost-effective integrated solution leveraging MTR's pioneering Polaris™ membrane system for carbon capture and Pall's advanced filtration solutions for flue gas pre-treatment as well as innovative coalescer and filter technologies that safeguard critical assets throughout the carbon capture workflow.
HYCO1 celebrates groundbreaking for new DMC/EMC plant in Louisiana (U.S.)
UBE Corporation announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant near New Orleans, Louisiana.
Oxford Flow secures ES valve order worth nearly $1 MM with bp in the U.S.
Oxford Flow, the flow control equipment specialist, has secured its largest order to date, valued at nearly $1 MM, for its ES stemless axial flow valves. The order from bp is a significant milestone in Oxford Flow’s expansion in the U.S. market.
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