Petrochemicals

Pengerang Terminals (Two) Sdn. Bhd. is set to provide storage and handling facilities for biorefinery feedstocks and products.

American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has released a statement on the continued consolidation of US Class 1 freight railroads.

The value of energy trade between the US and Canada remained steady in 2024 at an estimated US$151 billion compared with US$154 billion in 2023.

Johnson Matthey has announced that three methanol production trains of Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal-based New Materials Co., Ltd, have been commissioned.

Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has started using green electricity for its polybutadiene production in Marl, Germany.

GlobalData reports that the energy sector is driving CCUS growth, accounting for over 70% of projects by end-2024.

Freepoint Eco-Systems and Source One GmbH have agreed to enter into a long-term collaboration agreement to develop multiple pretreatment facilities to treat plastic waste streams, such as post-consumer waste (PCR), to support the growth of pyrolysis infrastructure across Europe.

The expansion underlines Sulzer's global strategy of establishing full-service, in-region capabilities to meet the needs of its industrial customers.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has announced the start up of the carbon dioxide (CO2) dehydration and compression facility at its Donaldsonville Complex in Louisiana, US.

INEOS Styrolution, a provider of styrenics, has commercialised its 100% bio-attributed polystyrene, Styrolution® PS 158K BC100.

VRC Group has secured BPCL Bina-1 tender for construction works to the Bina Refinery, Sagar District, India.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that US hydrocarbon production is to be supported by export growth in long-term projections through 2030.

Singapore-based petrochemicals, green energy, and natural resources conglomerate, ChemOne Group, has announced a significant milestone in the financing of the Pengerang Energy Complex (PEC) in Malaysia.

bp has reached an agreement to sell its mobility and convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom, part of bp’s previously announced divestment programme.

The European Commission has presented an Action Plan for the chemicals industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernisation of the EU chemical sector.