Petrochemicals
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Brazil
The Brazilian chemical industry is a key segment of the national economy and holds 3% of the gross domestic product (GDP). Approximately 4,500 companies provide jobs for 300,000 workers..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Venezuela
In Venezuela, the sole producer of crude oil and basic derivatives is state-owned company, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., also known as PDVSA. In 2002, PDVSA's total production capacity o..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Mexico
      Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com Mexico is ranked ninth in crude oil proven reserves ..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-United States
In the weeks leading up to early March, signs of an economic recovery have been mixed. The outlook for 2003 and 2004 largely depends upon geopolitical events and the effects of higher..
Polyethylene 2003: Petrochemicals, pellets and packaging – one universal market
Shifts in ethylene derivative production and fabrication are rearranging the global exporter and importer positions
Petrochemical outlook – 2003 and beyond
For this industry, the forecast is optimistic. Yet, consumer confidence and global economic growth must be reestablished
World LPG industry moves to a supply-driven market
Changes in regional demands foster reshaping of LPG exports
Increase propylene yields cost-effectively
Using a new catalytic system, steamcrackers can produce more C3s from existing units
Improve benzene production from refinery sources
A new cracking route reduces cost of benzene while coproducing ethylene
Mitigate coke formation
A new anticoke technology sustains a noncatalytic layer on cracking tubes that reduces coking
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
