Petrochemicals
HP Viewpoint: Methanol: The other transportation fuel
In the US Congress, the Open Fuel Standard Act was introduced to direct automakers to have half of all new cars by the 2017 model year capable of operating on something other than gasoline, with model..
ExxonMobil sees sharp drop in international profits for refining, chemicals
Exxon said sluggish economic growth in the Asia-Pacific and Europe regions limited refining business, while Asia's chemical sector was hurt by a spate of new capacity added in recent years.
US sees increase in monthly chemical production
For the second consecutive month, production increased in all seven regions of the US. For the year as a whole, the chemical production regional index (US CPRI) was ahead by 1.2%.
BASF, Sinopec begin building China isononanol site
BASF and Sinopec broke ground today on the construction of its world-scale isononanol plant in Maoming Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Maoming, China. At start-up in 2015, the plant, which is the first of its kind in China, will serve the increasing market demand for next-generation plasticizers
Huntsman to expand global polyetheramines unit
Expansion is currently underway in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The company expects projects at its Conroe, Texas, Llanelli, Wales (UK) and Singapore sites to be fully operational by May 2014.
Porocel acquires Medicine Hat catalyst processing facility from Criterion
The Medicine Hat facility will be Porocel’s fourth catalyst regeneration, rejuvenation and ex-situ presulfurization plant globally and strategically positions Porocel to service the Canadian market.
UOP process technologies chosen in China for two petrochemical projects
The Chinese petrochemical producers have selected UOP process technology to help meet growing demand for petrochemicals. Both companies are located in Shandong Province on China's East Coast.
Sadara selects Metso to supply valves for Al Jubail chemical complex
Metso's valves will control process flow in several process areas in the complex including the mixed feed cracker, downstream units and utilities. The order was booked during the 2013 year.
NOVA begins using Marcellus Shale ethane as feed for Ontario cracker
NOVA began consuming the new feedstock in late December 2013 as part of a project to revamp its Corunna cracker to utilize up to 100% natural gas liquid feedstock, in line with a long-term company strategy.
Sasol opens new South Africa polyethylene plant
Located at the Sasol plant in Sasolburg, the unit aims to address the growing demand for PE material. The plant will also ensure better utilization of Sasol's existing downstream polyethylene facilities.
- SkyNRG starts construction on its first SAF plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands 2/13
- India's Reliance wins U.S. license for Venezuelan oil 2/13
- Singapore light distillates stocks hit over 3-yr high on robust imports 2/13
- Three contractors injured at ExxonMobil facility in Beaumont, Texas (U.S.) 2/13
- China's epic renewables boom lifts it into rare clean capacity club 2/13
- TotalEnergies booked loss in France due to refining activities, CEO says 2/13
