Petrochemicals

FICO has announced the roll out of the FICO Decision Management Suite for plant-wide operational controls at Shell across its chemical plants around the globe.

Clariant’s catalyst has supported the startup of the largest propane dehydrogenation unit in South Korea.

The hydrogen generator market revenue is anticipated to reach US$1255.76 million by 2024, according to Transparency Market Research.

Boyer Petroleum, Lubrication Technologies and Moore Oil Company have announced a merger, expanding geographic reach and core product and service offerings.

The accelerating use of catalysts for reducing the cost of manufacturing chemicals, petrochemicals and polymers is expected to drive the market.

A new survey from Accenture and the ACC has found North American chemical companies are going to face a challenge as the retirement surge looms.

SignalFire Wireless Telemetry has selected several companies to help market its wireless remote monitoring solutions.

Siluria Technologies will collaborate with Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions to develop novel catalytic processes utilising both companies' expertise in gas conversion technologies.

API Executive Vice President Louis Finkel has welcomed a report from Speaker Ryan's Task Force on Poverty, Opportunity and Upward Mobility.

Shell Chemical Appalachia has taken the final investment decision to build a major petrochemical complex near Pittsburgh.

CEO of the Allegheny Conference, Dennis Yablonsky, has praised Shell’s petrochemical complex as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ investment for Pittsburgh.

Braskem has deployed AspectCTRM trade and risk management at its Netherlands-based naphtha trading operation.

KP Engineering has acquired McDaniel Process Engineering Consultants, Inc.

The Jubail industrial city development spans 1016 km² and includes petrochemical and other industrial complexes, as well as harbour and port facilities.

Borealis has announced a €40 million investment to upgrade its steam cracker in Porvoo, Finland.