Polymers
Industry Perspectives: Asia continues to dominate new project market share
According to Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database, new project announcements have decreased by approximately 6% year-over-year.
Hydrocarbon Processing's Top Project Awards
Details on high-impact refining and petrochemical projects, as chosen by <i>HP</i> editors and readers
Hydrocarbon Processing 2021 Awards WINNERS
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication for nearly 100 yr, has announced the winners for its fifth annual <i>HP</i> Awards, which celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.
Hydrocarbon Processing 2021 Awards FINALISTS
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</I>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication for nearly 100 yr, has announced the finalists for its fifth annual <i>HP</i> Awards, which celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.
Editorial Comment: Refining’s evolution: Technology driving innovation
Since its inception in 1922, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>—originally called <i>Petroleum Refiner</I> when first published—has focused on delivering the latest refining technologies to readers around the world.
Construction
Ulsan PP Co., a JV between PolyMirae Co. Ltd. (a partnership between LyondellBasell and DL Chemical) and SK Advanced, commissioned its 400,000-tpy polypropylene (PP) facility in June.
Oil refinery/petrochemical integration in a CO2-constrained world—Part 2
Petrochemical demand will increase with gross domestic product, while the demand for motor fuels will only show modest growth and may even decline in certain regions, given environmental/legislative pressures and the introduction of battery-powered electric vehicles.
Oil refinery/petrochemical integration in a CO2-constrained world—Part 1
Petrochemical demand will increase with gross domestic product, while motor fuel demand will only show modest growth and may even decline in certain regions, given environmental/legislative pressure and the introduction of battery-powered electric vehicles.
Industry Perspectives
Last month, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> presented its mid-year market update to a global audience.
Editorial Comment: IRPC Process: A sincere thanks to all
Last month, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> hosted the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC).

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