Petrochemicals

A major reconfiguration project is set to begin at ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas, US, complex that will increase the production of products like base stocks and diesel.

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at considering comprehensive collaboration with Dangote Industries Ltd and the consulting firm AAIC Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Sumitomo Chemical has constructed and begun operation of a pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works, Japan, for its new proprietary process to produce propylene directly from ethanol.

Wood is set to provide project management consultancy (PMC) services to develop Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant and associated terminal facility as part of the Ceyhan project.

Lummus Technology has announced that Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new grassroots plant in Antwerp, Belgium.

Chevron Phillips Chemical has completed the expansion of its low-viscosity polyalphaolefins production unit in Beringen, Belgium, significantly boosting its manufacturing capacity in Europe.

Casale has announced the launch of a new project in partnership with Anhui Haoyuan Chemical Group, a major player in China’s chemical industry.

Baker Hughes has announced that it has completed its all-cash, US$540 million acquisition of Continental Disc Corp. (CDC) from investment partnerships managed by Tinicum Inc.

Hargrove Controls & Automation has announced a new partnership with ABB to deploy industrial digitalisation solutions for its clients across the refining, petrochemicals, and heavy manufacturing sectors.

Clariant has unveiled advancements in its stabiliser portfolio, combining expanded production capacity in China with applications that enhance performance in artificial turf applications and medical sectors.

MOL has imported 85 000 t of CPC blend into the Central and Eastern European region and signed an oil trading contract with Kazakhstan’s national oil company, KazMunayGas (KMG).

The official signing ceremony for the previously announced Tengiz Gas Separation Complex (GSC) project was held today at KMG PetroChem’s headquarters in Astana, Kazakhstan.

thyssenkrupp Uhde has signed a letter of intent (LOI) together with KÖKSAN for the delivery of two polymer plants in Türkiye and Iraq.

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.