Booster compressor improves energy efficiency for Taiwanese chemical company
A two-stage dry-running booster compressor manufactured by Mehrer Compression GmbH has helped the Taiwanese Oriental Union Chemical Corp. improve energy efficiency.
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Doubts cast over timetable of Africa’s largest refinery
Sources who have visited the construction site of the Dangote oil refinery near Lagos, Nigeria, have told Reuters that it is unlikely to begin production until 2022, two years later than the target date.
Toyo to construct naphtha cracking furnaces at Chiba plant
Toyo Engineering Corp. has secured a contract to add two naphtha cracking furnaces to increase ethylene production at Maruzen Petrochemical Co’s Chiba plant in Japan.
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KBR technology selected by PMSM for polycarbonate projects in China
Under the terms of the contracts, two 100 000 metric tpy polycarbonate plants in China will use KBR's proprietary phosgene-based interfacial polycarbonate technology PCMAX™.
Nozomi Networks: Triton attack against petrochemical plant could have succeeded
Andrea Carcanco of Nozomi Networks told Black Hat conference attendees yesterday that further Triton-like attacks against industrial control systems are likely.
Sibur examining capital market options, according to CEO
Dmitry Konov, Chief Executive of the Russian petrochemicals producer Sibur, has told Reuters that the company is looking at various options on capital markets, but chose not to confirm whether that included plans for an initial public offering.
Nghi Son oil refinery seeks permission from Vietnamese authorities for oil product exports
Reuters is reporting that the Nghi Son oil refinery in Vietnam is seeking approval from the Ministry of Trade and Industry to export oil products, according to three industry sources.
Vietnam petrochemicals complex signs loan agreements worth US$3.2 billion
SCG has signed loans with six financial institutions and will begin construction on the Long Son Petrochemicals project this quarter.
S & B grows engineering presence in Marcellus-Utica region
S & B Engineers and Constructors has moved its Northeast Operations office to a larger space in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
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KBC to supply integrated software solution for engineering design and cost management
The combined solution of Cost Engineering’s Cleopatra Enterprise and KBC’s Petro-SIM platforms is applicable to NGL processing, oil refining and petrochemical operations.
Ergon completes acquisition of Resinall
The acquisition moves Ergon into the specialty chemicals market, building on its ambition to being a global leader in the refining and marketing of specialty products.
MOL Group and APK form partnership on plastic recycling
MOL Group will support the completion of APK’s plastic recycling plant in Germany.
13th Annual GPCA Forum to address theme of ‘Executing transformation and investing in growth’
The GPCA Forum will take place in Dubai on 26 – 28 November.
INEOS Baleycourt and INEOS ChloroToluenes sold to Valtris Specialty Chemicals
Following clearance from the European Commission, INEOS Enterprises has confirmed it has concluded the sale of INEOS Baleycourt and INEOS ChloroToluenes (ICT) to Valtris Specialty Chemicals for an undisclosed amount.
ESAI Energy: global NGL demand greatly over-estimated
A report from ESAI Energy concludes that global investment in ethane crackers and other olefin units will lead to overcapacity and inter-fuel competition.