GlobalData: Middle East to drive global PVC capacity growth through 2030
GlobalData has reported that low-cost feedstock and developed infrastructure will support PVC capacity additions in the Middle East.
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INEOS Styrolution announces closure of polystyrene site
INEOS Styrolution has announced its decision to permanently close its polystyrene production site in Illinois, US, with decommissioning and an orderly closure process expected to be completed in 4Q6.
Nuberg EPC wins chlor-alkali plant in Tanzania
Nuberg EPC has secured an international project for the review, design, procurement, installation, construction, and commissioning of a 45 tpd chlor-alkali Plant in the Mlandizi District, Coast Region of Tanzania.
ICIS expands polymer demand insight to help customers make better decisions across global plastics markets
ICIS has secured exclusive access to the AMI Polymer Demand and Plastics Processors database, enhancing its ability to provide customers with deeper, more connected insight into global polymer demand and downstream analysis.
Honeywell introduces Experion Cognition for Borouge International
Honeywell has introduced Experion Cognition at Borouge Group International AG’s Ruwais facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE for autonomous control room operations.
Xylem expands water partnership with Dow
Xylem has announced a landmark agreement with Dow to design, build, and operate advanced water systems at its large-scale industrial complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
AFPM commends STB for seeking additional information in its review of revised rail merger application
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson has issued a statement in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s decision to require supplemental information for the latest Class 1 freight rail merger application.
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Aramco selects McDermott for Project Management Consultancy LTA
McDermott has been selected by Aramco as one of the 11 selected contractors for a Project Management Consultancy Long-Term Agreement to support delivery of large-scale energy, downstream, petrochemical, and low carbon projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Encina and BASF advance collaboration for circular chemicals expansion
Encina has announced the execution of a strategic collaboration agreement with BASF supporting the development of Encina’s planned US Gulf Coast circular chemicals manufacturing facility.
Aggreko provides services for KEM ONE’s Fos-sur-Mer plant
Aggreko has helped to prevent a costly extended shutdown for KEM ONE’s Fos-sur-Mer plant following a time-critical restart of its production units that had to be completed within 72 hours.
Lummus Technology launches new C5 solution
Lummus Technology has announced the commercial launch of Thermacrack™ C5 to help producers increase production efficiency and reduce capital investment for specialty chemicals.
Clariant catalysts deliver strong performance at Yihua formaldehyde plants in China
Clariant have announced the successful operation of its FAMAX formaldehyde catalysts at two world-scale production facilities operated by Yihua Group in China, at two formaldehyde plants.
Aramco and Emerson collaborate on strategic corrosion R&D
Emerson have announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Aramco).
Aster invests US$80 million in Singapore to expand ethylene export capacity
Aster has taken FID to proceed with the US$80 million project to expand ethylene export capacity at its ethylene cracker complex in Singapore.
Republic of Uzbekistan and ROSEN Group sign MoU
The Republic of Uzbekistan and ROSEN Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for technical cooperation in the oil and gas sector.