Petrochemicals

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.

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.