
Lake Charles low-density polyethylene unit brought online
The Lake Charles Chemicals Project in Louisiana, US, is now complete following the start-up of the low-density polyethylene unit.
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The Lake Charles Chemicals Project in Louisiana, US, is now complete following the start-up of the low-density polyethylene unit.

The contract was awarded by Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China's Nanshan Group.

The South Texas Pipeline System connects growing petrochemical markets in South Texas, Easton’s large salt dome storage position at Markham, Texas, and Easton’s distribution pipelines in the Houston Ship Channel and Mont Belvieu areas.

The technology makes it possible to accurately model physical and chemical processes at petrochemical facilities.

The process technology will be used for a 450 000 tpy high density polyethylene (HDPE) facility to be built in Pulau Muara Besar, Brunei Darussalam.

The UNIPOL PP facility, located in Tuban, Indonesia, will include two lines, each designed to produce 580 000 tpy of polypropylene.

Scientists from the University of Southampton in the UK have invented a hybrid catalyst platform that can efficiently and sustainably convert carbon dioxide into versatile plastic materials.

Alberta has launched a new programme to bolster its aggressive efforts to become a global petrochemical powerhouse.

GlobalData says that the pandemic-driven feeble demand for polyolefins is being partially offset by strong and increased demand from sectors such as packaging, fast-moving consumer goods, and healthcare.

The two companies will investigate, develop, and optimise technology and equipment packages to enhance the sustainability and performance of petrochemical facilities.

Oriental Energy Company Ltd. will use Honeywell UOP’s C3 Oleflex technology for propane dehydrogenation.

The API recently updated two standards that are integral to the operation, selection, and installation of pressure-relieving devices (PRDs) used throughout the natural gas and oil industry.