Honeywell launches new chemical research business
Honeywell has announced the launch of a new business, Honeywell Research Chemicals, that will include several brands and solvent and inorganic chemical products.
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Saudi Aramco extends KBR's contract
Saudi Aramco has announced the extension of KBR's general engineering services contract.
Azerbaijani Energy Minister visits West African countries
A group of delegates, led by the Azerbaijani Energy Minister, have visited several West African countries to discuss oil and gas operations for the future.
ACC: Administration's final OCS plan discounts energy needs of US manufacturers
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has issued a statement in response to the Department of the Interior's (DOI) final Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Programme for 2017 – 2022.
IEA World Energy Outlook 2016 sees broad transformations in the global energy landscape
As a result of major transformations in the global energy system that take place over the next decades, renewables and natural gas are the winners in the race to meet energy demand growth until 2040.
Axens takeover bid to acquire Heurtey Petrochem
Axens has announced a takeover bid to acquire Heurtey Petrochem Group, increasing their offer of price per share.
Oil and gas industry calls for new skills tax to be ring-fenced
The oil and gas industry, led by its skill organisation, OPITO, is calling for immediate clarity on how the money from the new tax, raised through the Apprenticeship Levy, will be redistributed.
SABIC announces new PP pilot plant
SABIC has announced its new polypropylene pilot plant, scheduled for development next year, that will enable it to meet key industry needs.
Zachry Group awarded BPEX contract
Zachry Group has announced it has been awarded a BPEX contract with ExxonMobil for its new polyethylene plant in Beaumont.
Wood Group awarded automation services contract
Wood Group has been awarded a US$40 million automation services contract for the ExxonMobil polyethylene plant.
4 percent increase in engineering graduates’ pay
One of the industry's latest pay benchmarking report has shown a 4% increase in engineering graduates’ pay, according to EEF.
Total and Corbion form joint venture
Total and Corbion have announced they will form a joint venture in bioplastics, producing polylactic polymers.
BP to propose Deloitte as auditor
BP has announced it will propose the appointment of Deloitte as its auditor from 2018.
ExxonMobil to increase Beaumont polyethylene capacity
ExxonMobil has announced it will increase Beaumont polyethylene capacity by 65%, adding 650 000 tpy of high performance polyethylene.
Oman Oil Company signs MoU with Kuwait Petroleum
The Oman Oil Company has signed an MoU with Kuwait Petroleum International for the latter to invest in the Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Complex project.