Petrochemicals

CNOOC and Shell Nanhai B.V. have started-up the second ethylene cracker at their Nanhai petrochemicals complex.

A new report from DNV GL suggests that senior oil and gas professionals are concerned by a lack of investment in inspection and maintenance in the sector.

Clariant has been awarded a contract by Jinneng Science & Technology Co. to design a single-train propane dehydrogenation unit in collaboration with CB&I.

Gulf Island has delivered petrochemical modules for an ethylene plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, US.

Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Co. has held a ceremony to mark the launch of construction work at the 230 000 bpd Duqm Refinery.

Saudi Aramco and SABIC have awarded a crude oil-to-chemicals project management and FEED contract to KBR.

TUV SUD NEL and the Arabian Calibration Co. have signed a long-term agreement to deliver meter calibration and flow measurement services within Saudi Arabia.

Huntsman has completed the purchase of Demilec, a manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam insulation systems.

Jacobs has received a contract from ENCINA to provide operations readiness for its new benzene, toluene and xylene plant.

Borealis has selected an Aspen Technology prescriptive maintenance software to improve reliability at a polyethylene production site in Sweden.

Badger Licensing has received an order to provide technology for a new ethylbenzene/styrene monomer plant in China.

Braskem has started a new operation focused on leveraging developments in biotechnology and advanced materials.

McDermott International Inc. and CB&I have announced that the combined company intends to retain the name McDermott.

Calash supported Castle Harlan’s acquisition of Exterran Corp.’s oil and gas production equipment assets in North America.

CB&I has been awarded an ethylene technology contract by Lianyungang Petrochemical Co. Ltd.