Petrochemicals
Increase light olefins production
New methods based on proven FCC technology provide additional olefins source
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Belgium
Although a small country, Belgium ranks high in the chemical sector. Belgium accounts for 2.7% of the population within the EU; yet, it produces 8.2% of EU chemicals, employs 6.1% of th..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-France
In 2002, the French chemical industry was burdened by the worldwide economic slowdown. Production volume increased 1.1% - as compared to the 2.4% expansion in 2001 (Fig. 1). Chemicals..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Germany
Henrik Meincke, Chief Economist, Association of the German Chemical Industry (VCI), Frankfurt, Germany     ..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) is Europe's fourth largest chemical economy, after Germany, France and Italy; it accounts for 11% of the EU's € 519-billion (US$477-billion) overall ch..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Saudi Arabia
Mohamed H. Al-Mady, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-FSU (Russia)
      Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com Russia is a major player within the energy market. T..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-China
      Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com China is the most populous country, with a rapidly g..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Indonesia
The Indonesian hydrocarbon and petrochemical industries are significant players in the Southeast Asian region. With approximately 220 million people, the fourth most populous nation i..
ACHEMA Perspective 2003-Japan
The petrochemical industry plays a vital role in the Japanese economy. Similar to other national economies, 2002 proved to be a challenging year. Japan's 2002 ethylene production was 7...
- Allied Biofuels signs PIA with Uzbekistan to advance $6-B biofuels refinery project 4/10
- Nufarm strengthens strategic collaboration to support long term growth in biofuels production 4/10
- Pertamina and CRecTech sign MoU to explore pilot biogas-to-biomethanol facility in SEZ, Indonesia 4/10
- Shell Chemicals and Syensqo partner to deliver low-carbon ethylene oxide solutions 4/10
- HAMR Energy’s nationally significant fuel projects selected for Australian Government’s Investor Front Door Pilot 4/10
- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries builds world's first ammonia-powered vessel 4/10
