Petrochemicals

Total has announced the sale of its specialty chemicals’ affiliate Atotech to The Carlyle Group for a sum of US$3.2 billion.

Zero-leakage severe service isolation valve provider ValvTechnologies has announced new appointments to its team.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its Monthly Energy Review for September 2016.

GE has announced the world’s largest membrane aerated biofilm reactor system will use ZeeLung technology.

Praxair announces it has signed a long term supply contract in South Korea for 4 VPSA plants.

GE will supply 17 emergency diesel generator (EDG) packages, five transportable switch rooms and the electrical balance of plant.

UOP’s cloud-based offering helps to increase plant utilisation and performance, and avoid production interruptions.

91% of companies surveyed by the IET agreed that more employers need to provide work experience for those in education or training.

Hoover Container Solutions has been named to The Houston Business Journal’s (HBJ) Houston Fast 100 list.

Linde Malaysia Sdn Bhd has established a joint venture company with Petronas Gas Berhad to build an industrial air gas facility at Malaysia’s largest integrated petroleum complex.

A structured online resource, which combines tools, guidance and support, has been launched by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

The agreement includes an onsite terminal and manufacturing assets for nonene, tetramer, and other propylene derivatives.

American Power Group Inc. has entered into remote flare capture and recovery and NGLs off-take agreements.

Scientists have revealed the mechanism behind the direct conversion process of natural gas into methanol at room temperature.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Pacific Ethanol Inc.’s registration of its Stockton ethanol plant.