BYLB launches refinery ethane use to enhance feedstock efficiency
Bright LyondellBasell Petrochemical Co. Ltd (BLYB) have announced the use of refinery ethane as a stable and efficient feedstock in its ethylene cracker unit.
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Inpasa announces construction of new biorefinery
Inpasa, the largest grain ethanol biorefinery in Latin America, has announced the start of construction of its new unit in Rio Verde, Brazil.
Chevron Lummus Global expands and strengthens catalyst portfolio
Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) has announced an agreement that will enhance its catalyst business by reshaping how it develops, sells and supports a portion of the Advanced Refining Technologies catalyst portfolio.
Europe’s LNG buildout slows amid anticipated decline in gas demand
Europe’s construction of LNG import terminals is losing momentum, indicating that countries across the continent overestimated future gas demand, the IEEFA has reported.
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SAMSUNG E&A secure US$475 million EPF contract for low-carbon ammonia plant
SAMSUNG E&A has secured a US$47 million engineering, procurement, and fabrication (EPF) contract for a low-carbon ammonia plant in the US, marking its entry into the US energy market.
Nippon Gases and Rockwell Automation undertake modernisation programme
Rockwell Automation has announced that Nippon Gases is undertaking a modernisation programme that will see legacy Rockwell controllers replaced with contemporary ControlLogix programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Westlake Chemical Partners announce renewal of ethylene sales agreement
Westlake Chemical Partners LP have announced that Westlake Chemical OpCo LP and Westlake Corp. agreed to renew the ethylene sales agreement between the parties through 31 December 2027.
Axens plans to strengthen Eurecat’s global catalyst capabilities and metals reuse
Axens has reaffirmed its ongoing collaboration with Eurecat, ensuring Eurecat’s continued support for all customers in the global catalyst market, including both Axens and Ketjen.
Lummus and InnoVent Renewables to accelerate tyre pyrolysis technology
Lummus Technology and InnoVent Renewables have announced the signing of a master cooperation agreement (MCA) to jointly license and deploy InnoVent's proprietary continuous tyre pyrolysis technology worldwide.
Aramco and Yokogawa announce major AI milestone
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has announced that it has achieved a historic milestone in the deployment of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions with Aramco.