Petrochemicals

An International Trade Commission judge has ruled that Umicore infringed upon BASF and Argonne National Laboratory's patents in the US.

Fluor Corporation has announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based company, Stork.

Emco Wheaton has announced the launch of its new products, the EW Selector and the Combi-Cabinet, designed to improve the delivery of bulk liquids.

International filtration leader, Porvair, will expand into the Chinese market with its new operational base in Xiaogan.

Taiwan-Japan Oxo Chemical Industries Inc. (TJOCI) will use Axens’ technologies and catalysts for its isononyl alcohol production plant.

Despite low crude oil prices, new US shale gas-derived chemical expansions continue to move forward.

APR Energy has commissioned a new gas turbine plant for an industrial customer in Egypt.

According to the EIA’s most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook, vehicle travel in the US in 2015 was almost 4% above its 2007 level, but motor gasoline consumption has not exceeded its previous peak in 2007.

The February 2016 Monthly Energy Review (MER), EIA's primary report of recent and historical energy statistics, was released on 24 February 2016.

Rotork Schischek’s compact explosion-proof valve actuators have been selected as the reliable solution for a critical petrochemical analysis process, the company has reported.

Albemarle and ICL have announced a long term supply agreement for sustainable polymeric flame retardants.

Emerson has partnered up with the energy industry to take back hundreds of billions in ‘dead money’ and get the most from capital investments.

Fluor has reported its fourth quarter and full year 2015 results.

The API has released its monthly statistical report, detailing the rise in demand for petroleum.

Fluor has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction management contract for BASF’ chemicals project.