Arkema starts its first US PEKK production plant
To satisfy future demand for carbon fibre reinforced composites and 3D printing materials, the company is strengthening its production capacity.
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Healthy isobutane market growth forecast
Research by Reports and Data has found that the market will reach US$34 billion by 2026.
Woodside and the Australian Space Agency to collaborate
The two bodies will work together to promote the Australian space sector, encourage technology transfer, and secure jobs.
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Nuevo Midstream Dos agrees to purchase Republic Midstream
Nuevo Dos is backed by EnCap Flatrock Midstream.
Chart Industries, Inc. and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to jointly pursue LNG market development in India
Working together, both parties will explore opportunities for cooperation to promote natural gas and LNG development.
Ladislas Paszkiewicz is appointed Senior Vice-President of Investor Relations at Total
After over 30 years at the company, Paszkiewicz will take on this important role.
Petrochemical cooperation planned between OMV and ADNOC
Another development in ADNOC’s strategy of expanding its petrochemical business, OMV plan further collaboration with the UAE company.
Project delays sink oil sands output in 2019
Combined with lacking investor confidence, delays to a number of projects have reduced output predictions, according to report.
Saudi Aramco announce broad expansion in petrochemical capacity
In a speech given at the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association’s Research and Innovation summit, Aramco outlined their vision of increased research and production in the industry.
Asia leads global liquids storage capacity growth by 2023, says GlobalData
Among the countries in Asia, China, Indonesia and India have the highest new-build CAPEX spending during the outlook period.
N-KOM successfully completes its first FSRU project
Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) has successfully completed its first floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) project.
Mammoet delivers components for major Trinidad plant
The Dutch company, contracted by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has completed the delivery and installation of 120 pressure vessels and modules for the new dimethyl ether plant.
Tank terminal industry prepares for StocExpo Europe
The world’s leading industry names will come together as the event returns to Rotterdam next week.
Inert gas production joins applications at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre
The gas is pumped into the cargo tanks during offloading, for tank inspections or in order to maintain tank overpressure.
Asia will contribute 49% of global petrochemical capacity additions by 2030, says GlobalData
Asia is forecast to be the major contributor to the growth of the global petrochemical industry by 2030.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company wins Oil and Gas Project of the Year award
The UAE company won the award at the 2019 MEED Projects Awards for the Taweelah Gas Compression Plant’s swift completion and high safety standards.
EIA: Energy-related CO2 emissions projected to remain at current levels until 2050
The US Energy Administration is projecting the stabilisation of energy-related CO2 emissions around current levels for over four decades.
Chevron Phillips Chemical to study potential expansion of 1-Hexene production
An important step as Chevron Phillips looks to increase production in line with rising global demand for normal alpha olefins.
Borouge awards WorleyParsons PMC contract for the world’s largest mixed feed cracker
WorleyParsons will take charge of the project management contract for the Ruwais petrochemicals complex in Abu Dhabi.
Powerstar partners with renowned specialist distributor Thorne & Derrick
Shared expertise will enhance the visibility of Powerstar’s product line while also expanding their global reach.
Cook Compression adds Authorised Service Partners in Africa and the Middle East
Fancraft and WoodServ join three other Cook Compression Authorised Service Partners.
McDermott announces ethylene award in Russia
The plant will be designed to produce 650 000 tpy of polymer grade ethylene from ethane and propane.
Upcoming hydrocarbon events
CORROSION Conference & Expo 2019
24 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2019
Nashville Music City Center
201 5th Ave S,
Nashville,
Tennessee,
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26 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2019
Rotterdam Ahoy
Ahoyweg 10,
3084 BA Rotterdam,
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