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bp and Brightmark to explore next-gen plastics renewal plants in Europe
bp and Brightmark have signed an MOU to jointly evaluate opportunities for development of the next generation of plastic waste renewal plants in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
LyondellBasell gains ISCC PLUS certification in North America
LyondellBasell has announced that the company has obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification for certain grades of polyethylene and polypropylene produced at four of its US manufacturing sites.
Shell invests in BlueAlp
Shell Ventures BV and BlueAlp Holding BV have announced a strategic partnership to develop, scale and deploy BlueAlp’s plastic waste to chemical feedstock technology.
Huntsman increases polyurethane catalyst and specialty amine capacity
Huntsman Corp. has announced that its Performance Products division plans to further expand its manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary, to meet the growing demand for polyurethane catalysts and specialty amines.
Lummus announces acceptance of cumene and phenol plant in China
Lummus Technology has announced that it has achieved successful plant acceptance from Formosa Chemicals and Fibre Corp. for the company’s cumene and phenol plant expansion in Ningbo, China.
KBR awarded contract for plastics recycling projects by PKN ORLEN
KBR has announced that it has been awarded a feasibility study contract by PKN ORLEN to evaluate plastics recycling projects in Central Europe utilising KBR's Hydro-PRT technology.
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EIA expects increased US propane consumption this winter
The EIA expects 3.4% more US propane consumption this winter compared with last winter, reflecting greater use of propane as a petrochemical feedstock.
Graham Corp. awarded over US$20 million in orders in 2Q22
The orders spanned the company’s key defense/space, energy and chemical/petrochemical markets, as well as advanced energy applications and HVAC.
Yokogawa signs investment and collaboration agreements with Fluence Analytics
Yokogawa has agreed to invest in Fluence Analytics Inc., a US-based startup that provides combined hardware and software analytics solutions to polymer manufacturers.
TOYO awarded polypropylene plant project in Japan
Toyo Engineering Corp. has been awarded a contract for a project to construct a polypropylene plant from Prime Polymer Co. Ltd.
Grace Licenses UNIPOL PP Process Technology to GAIL (India) Ltd.
W. R. Grace & Co., an independent supplier of polyolefin catalyst technology and polypropylene (PP) process technology, has licensed its UNIPOL PP Process Technology to GAIL (India) Ltd.
AFPM Q&A: pipeline operators enhancing safety
AFPM recently sat down with representatives from three companies with pipeline operations to hear how they are working with their communities, other operators and government agencies to continually advance pipeline safety.
Startup of Lummus Technology’s alkylation unit in China
Lummus Technology has announced the start-up of its CDAlky alkylation unit at Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical Co. Ltd's (ZPC) refinery in Zhejiang Province, China.
KBR awarded ethylene technology contract
KBR has been awarded an ethylene technology contract by Hyundai Engineering and Técnicas Reunidas for PKN ORLEN’s Olefins Complex.