Petrochemicals

Anton Tvelenev, KBR, examines how economic decline and geopolitical pressures have affected the global ethylene market, and considers what is to come for the industry.

ABB has entered a supply agreement with Citroniq to provide advanced automation, electrification, and digitalisation solutions for a 100% biogenic polypropylene facility in Nebraska, US.

Borouge is set to collaborate with Yokogawa to conduct a proof-of-concept for AI-powered autonomous control room operations at Borouge’s Ruwais facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Evonik has inaugurated its new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore – marking a major milestone in its global catalyst strategy.

KraussMaffei Extrusion has launched the new ZE Petrochemical (ZE-PC) series for industrial raw polymer production.

A major reconfiguration project is set to begin at ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas, US, complex that will increase the production of products like base stocks and diesel.

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at considering comprehensive collaboration with Dangote Industries Ltd and the consulting firm AAIC Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Sumitomo Chemical has constructed and begun operation of a pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works, Japan, for its new proprietary process to produce propylene directly from ethanol.

Wood is set to provide project management consultancy (PMC) services to develop Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant and associated terminal facility as part of the Ceyhan project.

Lummus Technology has announced that Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new grassroots plant in Antwerp, Belgium.

Chevron Phillips Chemical has completed the expansion of its low-viscosity polyalphaolefins production unit in Beringen, Belgium, significantly boosting its manufacturing capacity in Europe.

Casale has announced the launch of a new project in partnership with Anhui Haoyuan Chemical Group, a major player in China’s chemical industry.

Baker Hughes has announced that it has completed its all-cash, US$540 million acquisition of Continental Disc Corp. (CDC) from investment partnerships managed by Tinicum Inc.

Hargrove Controls & Automation has announced a new partnership with ABB to deploy industrial digitalisation solutions for its clients across the refining, petrochemicals, and heavy manufacturing sectors.

Clariant has unveiled advancements in its stabiliser portfolio, combining expanded production capacity in China with applications that enhance performance in artificial turf applications and medical sectors.