Petrochemicals

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Siam Cement has announced that its subsidiary will proceed with its investment in Long Son Petrochemicals Co. Ltd.

The agreements with Evonik and thyssenkrupp will enable MOL to produce propylene oxide.

Chevron Phillips Chemicals has announced it has selected Audubon Engineering Solutions for a main contractor framework agreement.

Water Standard Management has announced it has signed an MOU with Sorbwater Technology to offer affordable, green chemistry for oil-in-water separation solutions.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America has completed the construction polyethylene plant in the US for ExxonMobil Chemical Co.

According to Ashton Whiteley, Russia is objecting to OPEC's suggestion of further extending output restrictions.

SABIC has contracted RVA Group to oversee the decommissioning, demolition and dismantling of 10 redundant plants in the UK.

Chart Industries has announced it as acquired Hudson Products for US$410 million.

Canada Kuwait Petrochemical Corp. has announced it has chosen Honeywell technology for its new complex in Alberta, Canada.

The Linde Group has been selected as the lead EPC contractor for Braskem’s new polypropylene production line.

Sadara Chemical Co. has successfully started up its propylene glycol (PG) plant.

CB&I has announced that it has been awarded a material supply contract for an ethylene expansion project.

Williams Partners has announced it has completed its sale of interests in the Geismar olefins facility to NOVA Chemicals for US$2.1 billion and entered into a long-term agreement.

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