Vioneo selects Lummus as partner for green methanol facility
Lummus Technology has announced that Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new grassroots plant in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical completes low viscosity PAO expansion
Chevron Phillips Chemical has completed the expansion of its low-viscosity polyalphaolefins production unit in Beringen, Belgium, significantly boosting its manufacturing capacity in Europe.
Casale and Anhui Haoyuan advance melamine production
Casale has announced the launch of a new project in partnership with Anhui Haoyuan Chemical Group, a major player in China’s chemical industry.
Baker Hughes acquires Continental Disc
Baker Hughes has announced that it has completed its all-cash, US$540 million acquisition of Continental Disc Corp. (CDC) from investment partnerships managed by Tinicum Inc.
Hargrove Controls & Automation partner with ABB
Hargrove Controls & Automation has announced a new partnership with ABB to deploy industrial digitalisation solutions for its clients across the refining, petrochemicals, and heavy manufacturing sectors.
Clariant advances plastics stabiliser technology
Clariant has unveiled advancements in its stabiliser portfolio, combining expanded production capacity in China with applications that enhance performance in artificial turf applications and medical sectors.
MOL and KazMunayGas sign oil trading agreement
MOL has imported 85 000 t of CPC blend into the Central and Eastern European region and signed an oil trading contract with Kazakhstan’s national oil company, KazMunayGas (KMG).
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KMG PetroChem and TECNIMONT sign for Tengiz GSC project
The official signing ceremony for the previously announced Tengiz Gas Separation Complex (GSC) project was held today at KMG PetroChem’s headquarters in Astana, Kazakhstan.
thyssenkrupp Uhde and KÖKSAN to develop two polymer plants
thyssenkrupp Uhde has signed a letter of intent (LOI) together with KÖKSAN for the delivery of two polymer plants in Türkiye and Iraq.
Pengerang Terminals provides storage for biorefinery
Pengerang Terminals (Two) Sdn. Bhd. is set to provide storage and handling facilities for biorefinery feedstocks and products.
AFPM responds to consolidation of Class 1 freight rail
American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has released a statement on the continued consolidation of US Class 1 freight railroads.
US-Canada energy trade valued at US$151 billion in 2024
The value of energy trade between the US and Canada remained steady in 2024 at an estimated US$151 billion compared with US$154 billion in 2023.
Johnson Matthey announce commissioning of three methanol production trains
Johnson Matthey has announced that three methanol production trains of Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal-based New Materials Co., Ltd, have been commissioned.
Evonik uses green electricity for POLYVEST production in Germany
Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has started using green electricity for its polybutadiene production in Marl, Germany.
Energy sector drives CCUS growth
GlobalData reports that the energy sector is driving CCUS growth, accounting for over 70% of projects by end-2024.