Petrochemicals
Consortium signs MoU for the development of a green methanol facility in Egypt
AD Ports Group, Transmar and Orascom Construction have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a green methanol storage and export facility in Egypt.
Sumitomo awarded FEED contract for Mangualde Renewable Methanol project in Portugal
Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) has signed an agreement with Capwatt to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for a state-of-the-art syngas production plant, integral to the groundbreaking Mangualde Renewable Methanol project in Portugal.
L’OCCITANE en Provence and CARBIOS present a PET bottle made from enzymatic recycling
CARBIOS, L’OCCITANE en Provence and Pinard Beauty Pack join forces to establish an efficient European value chain for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) circularity.
LyondellBasell expands core PP business with 35% stake in NATPET from Alujain in Saudi Arabia
LyondellBasell and Alujain Corporation announced completion of the acquisition of a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia–based National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) by LYB from Alujain.
Lummus, Ferroman partner to digitalize and decarbonize petrochemical furnace operations
Lummus Technology and Ferroman announced an agreement for digitalization and decarbonization of petrochemical furnace operations and delivery of high-performance static process equipment.
Supercritical Solutions, HAMR Energy receive funding for renewable methanol plant project
Jericho Energy Ventures announced that its portfolio company, Supercritical Solutions and HAMR Energy have been awarded nearly AUD $1-MM in funding from the Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnership.
Topsoe unveils KM 111, an advanced ammonia synthesis catalyst
The KM 111 from Topsoe is an advanced ammonia synthesis catalyst that is redefining industry standards, boasting excellent efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Lummus Technology launches new renewable dimethyl ether technology
Lummus Technology announced the commercial availability of CDDME, a new renewable dimethyl ether (DME) technology that is enhanced through catalytic distillation (CD).
QatarEnergy announces 15-yr urea supply agreement with Koch Fertilizer
QatarEnergy signed a long-term urea supply agreement with Koch Fertilizer for up to 740,000 tpy of urea.
Aspentech announces new and expanded capabilities in latest version of aspenONE
Aspen Technology, Inc. introduced new and expanded capabilities now available in aspenONE®, helping customers achieve new levels of operational excellence with expanded Industrial AI throughout the portfolio, additional integration of industrial data management across solutions, and advancements in planning and scheduling capabilities.
- 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

