Petrochemicals

IMI Critical Engineering has appointed Andrea Forzi to head up its Petrochemical business.

Johnson Matthey will supply the technology license, basic engineering, catalyst and technical services for the project.

A CUI Global subsidiary has received a purchase order from an ethylene plant operator in South Texas to deliver VE sample probes and sample systems.

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. has named Bruce A. Fleming to the newly created role of Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth.

The World Petroleum Council (WPC) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are working to create a new report, ‘Promoting Women: A strategic approach to Gender Equality in Oil & Gas’.

Hydrotex has launched two new high performance barrier fluids for industrial use mechanical seals.

Hengli Petrochemical Company has awarded DuPont a contract to supply the alkylation and spent acid regeneration technologies for a new refinery.

Total has officially inaugurated the production of the company’s new high-purity special fluids facility in Bayport, Texas, US.

Westport has signed an amendment to the previous merger agreement with Fuel Systems.

The Abu Dhabi International Downstream (ADID) Summit & Exhibition will focus on locking in deeper value from further integration between refining and petrochemicals.

Puma Energy seeks to expand its business with entry into Mexico.

Advanced energy has hit record revenue at nearly US$1.4 trillion and achieved a CAGR of 8%, according to Advanced Energy Economy.

Energy Solutions Group has launched FuelFox, a new gasoline and diesel price protection programme that locks in fuel rates for a year.

UK firms are reporting strong demand for new engineering and technology staff with over half of employers (53%) currently seeking new recruits.

The American Petroleum Institute has announced the approval of two new diesel engine oil standards.