Petrochemicals
Enviro receives order for 500 tons of tire pyrolysis oil from repeat customer
Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has received an order for deliveries of 500 tons (t) of recovered pyrolysis oil from a leading European oil player. The oil, which will be produced at Enviro’s facility in Åsensbruk, will be delivered during the fall of 2024.
China petrochemical group Hengli plans $1.3-B investment in shipbuilding
Hengli Group, privately-controlled Chinese oil refiner and petrochemicals producer, said on Monday it will invest 9.2 B yuan ($1.3 B) in shipbuilding in northeast China, two years after it acquired South Korean shipyard STX's assets.
LOTTE Chemical develops high-intensity, flame-resistant PP products for electric vehicle batteries
LOTTE Chemical has developed high-intensity, flame-resistant polypropylene products that can delay thermal runaway in electric vehicle batteries.
Samsung C&T to build Korea's fist ammonia import terminal for co-firing power generation
The terminal will include facilities for storing, unloading, and transporting ammonia. A 30,000-ton storage tank will be used to compress and store ammonia for co-firing power generation. The terminal will also use a fuel blend comprised of at least 20% ammonia for co-firing with coal to reduce carbon emissions.
World’s first supply chain established for sustainable polyester fiber based on CO2-derived, renewable and bio-based materials
A consortium of seven companies across five countries has jointly established a supply chain for more sustainable polyester fiber. Instead of fossil materials, renewable and bio-based materials as well as carbon capture and utilization will be used in the manufacturing of polyester fibers.
NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) awarded new contracts for proprietary equipment, technology, engineering services
MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions) has been awarded new contracts for an overall value of approximately €30 MM by leading international clients, mainly in the Middle East and Europe.
Innovations
Compact, rugged PC built to connect the industrial floor to the cloud
NEXTCHEM awarded study/pre-FEED contract for a 500,000-tpy low-carbon fertilizer plant in France
MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM (Sustainable Technology Solutions) has been awarded by FertigHy a feasibility study and pre-FEED contract for a 500,000 tpy of nitrogen-based fertilizers plant in France.
Indorama Ventures secures $200-MM loan from IFC to drive sustainability program
Indorama Ventures, a global sustainable chemical producer, has secured a new 7-yr loan totaling $200 MM from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to help fund the continued growth of the company’s strategic sustainability programs in India, Thailand and Indonesia, and promote a circular economy as a leading PET recycler.
Hygenco, Ameropa ink cooperation for supply of green ammonia
Hygenco Green Energies and Ameropa sign green ammonia supply agreement from Hygenco's planned 1.1-MMtpy green ammonia facility in India.
- GTT receives order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new very large ethane carriers 2/11
- Emerson introduces hybrid continuous gas analyzer for improved regulatory compliance and emissions control 2/11
- BASF to further strengthen Global Business Services through global hub setup 2/11
- Morocco signs agreement with ORNX consortium for $4.5-B green ammonia complex 2/11
- Rosneft oil refinery in Germany warns of risks from U.S. sanctions 2/11
- TotalEnergies takes over Zeeland refinery operations, Lukoil still owns 45% 2/11

