Petrochemicals

GlobalData has reported that China will contribute 61% to global purified terephthalic acid capacity increases by 2023.

Clariant’s Catalysts business unit has teamed up with Wuxi Xiyuan to support China’s formaldehyde producers with sustainable off-gas treatment.

GE has announced the successful installation of upgrades on two of the petrochemical facility’s six 6B gas turbines in Eleme, Nigeria.

Shell Catalysts & Technologies and AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group have formed a new catalyst recycling joint venture.

INEOS is considering the closure of its Seal Sands acrylonitrile plant mainly over concerns for its future long-term safe operation.

SNF Floquip has awarded Wood a US$20 million contract for chemical facilities maintenance and supplemental project services.

At the OPITO Global Conference, Dr Ayesha Khanna will outline the benefits that artificial intelligence can offer to the energy industry.

SIBUR and Gazprom have signed two roadmaps to advance petrochemical and gas processing cooperation.

GlobalData has reported that 50% of global ethylene dichloride capacity additions by 2023 will be located in Asia.

mCloud has announced the launch of its new software for asset management in process industries.

GlobalData has reported that China will contribute 46% of global phthalic anhydride capacity in 2019.

Odfjell Terminals Houston has been selected to provide bulk liquid terminal services for INEOS Styrolution’s planned ASA plant.

MOL has confirmed that the foundation stone for the Tiszaújváros polyol plant has been laid.

BASF has announced that it plans to expand its ethylene oxide and derivatives complex at its Verbund site in Antwerp.

Expanding the company’s offering to the North American oil and gas market, Italmatch Chemicals has acquired Water Science Technologies.