Honeywell and TotalEnergies pilot AI-assisted control room
Honeywell has announced a collaboration with TotalEnergies for the ongoing pilot of its AI-assisted Experion Operations Assistant at TotalEnergies' Port Arthur Refinery in Texas, US.
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Olin enters strategic partnership with Braskem
Olin Corp. has announced a strategic partnership with Braskem, one of the largest petrochemical companies in the Americas and the leading producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in South America.
EIA publishes November 2025 'Short-Term Energy Outlook'
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published its November 'Short-Term Energy Outlook' (STEO) with forecasts of trends across the energy sector through 2026.
Dow expands bio-circular product offering
Dow has announced that its isocyanates manufacturing facility in Freeport, Texas, US, has earned International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification.
The power of AI in petrochemical operations
In this special report, Andreas Eschbach, eschbach, North America and Germany, discusses the growing role of artificial intelligence in the oil and gas industry.
Middle East sets the pace for autonomous operations in the energy sector
Schneider Electric has unveiled new research revealing that nearly 80% of the Middle East's energy sector leaders report advanced operational readiness, highlighting the region’s strong ambition toward autonomous operations.
Baker Hughes integrates Antea’s MI capabilities into APM software
Baker Hughes has announced the integration of Antea’s mechanical integrity (MI) capabilities into its Cordant™ Asset Performance Management (APM) software.
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TA’ZIZ signs offtake agreement with Sanmar Group
TA’ZIZ has announced the signing of two product sale agreement term sheets with The Sanmar Group, a global producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and specialty chemicals, for the supply of key petrochemical feedstocks.
Blue Circles Olefins secures funding to build circular olefins production facility
Blue Circle Olefins has secured funding for the next phase of ProjectNL, the development of a commercial methanol to olefins (MTO) production facility in the Netherlands.
BASF commences production of the first products from its Zhanjiang Verbund site
BASF has commenced production of the first products from the core of the Verbund at its Zhanjiang Verbund site in South China, marking a milestone in the company’s largest single investment project to date.
TA’ZIZ awards EPC contract for large scale PVC complex
TA’ZIZ has announced the award of a US$1.99 billion EPC contract to China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corp. to build a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production complex in the UAE.
Toray develops recycling technology to retain carbon fibre strength and surface quality
Toray Industries has announced that it has developed a recycling technology that can decompose diverse carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) made from thermosetting resins while retaining strength and surface quality.
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.
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.