Petrochemicals

As stated by GlobalData, global petrochemicals capacity will grow considerably over the next five years, increasing from 1464 million tpy in 2015 to 1708 million tpy by 2020.

The Energy Institute (EI) has released five new publications to support process safety management across the energy sector.

The University of Derby has secured funding to develop a new masters degree course, which will support needs across the engineering sector.

Spectronics Corporation has released an innovative solution to eliminate acid build up and compressor burnout.

CNOOC and Shell have announced the final investment decision to expand the company’s joint venture in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China.

The Gulf Safety Forum will bring together key industry players from across the Middle East to address the continuous improvement of safety procedures.

Jeroen van der Veer has been elected as a new member of Statoil's Board of Directors.

Pumps and compressors news.

Freestone Resources Inc. has announced it commenced sales of Petrozene through its majority-owned venture, Freestone Dynamis Energy Products LLC (FDEP).

Dalkia has employed Cortec’s VpCI technology to preserve premature arrivals at the Saadiyat Island project.

Penspen’s company training scheme has received formal accreditation from the Institution of Chemical Engineering.

Control Instruments Corporation has released advise on the minimum ventilation rate for industrial use dryers.

BCC Research has released its annual aerogel technology report and forecast for 2015 - 2020.

Unitel will supply two computer controlled Octave research systems for a catalyst development and testing programme in Southeast Asia.

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