Petrochemicals

Total’s refining and chemicals platform in Antwerp has started up production of ethylene using ethane feedstock.

AEG Power Solutions will provide power for major petrochemical plants in Oman.

Air Liquide has signed a contract with a new chemical customer in China.

The API has welcomed the EPA’s proposal to lower biofuel volume but believes that the Renewable Fuel Standard requires reform.

Evoqua has announced it has successfully acquires ADI Systems for industrial wastewater treatment.

SNC-Lavalin has announced it has completed a transformative acquisition of WS Atkins.

The AFPM has issued a statement in support of the US EPA’s proposed changes to biofuels mandates.

New INEOS Oxide units would produce a variety of oxo chemical derivatives including 2-ethyl hexanoic acid and polyalcohols.

Afton Chemical has announced it has completed its acquisition of Aditivos Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V.

The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an order to Journey Energy Inc. following two crude oil emulsion spills.

BIO has applauded the bipartisan introduction of the renewable chemicals tax credit under the Renewable Chemicals Act of 2017.

According the US EIA's Today in Energy, low inventories and supply developments are affecting Asian residual fuel oil prices.

PKN ORLEN has selected Quintiq’s software solution to help master its complex distribution requirements.

Fuel ethanol production capacity in the US reached 15.5 billion gal./year, or 1.01 million bpd, at the beginning of 2017.

Petroplan’s second ‘Talent Insight Index’ has stressed the need for digital experts to join the oil and gas industry.