Petrochemicals

thyssenkrupp and BASF have signed a joint development agreement for dehydrogenation technology.

PTTGC America has confirmed that the Ohio petrochemical facility continues to be a top priority as it seeks a new partner whilst working toward a final investment decision.

Shenghong Refining has awarded KBR a contract for vinyl acetate monomer in China.

MISTRAS Group introduces a hybrid approach to optimise risk-based inspection (RBI) programs.

The Methanol Institute has announced that it has joined a study for the use of methanol as a marine fuel.

ICIS has announced its acquisition of Houston-based Chemical Data LLC.

BP has announced the start of its joint venture with Reliance Industries Limited, ‘Jio-bp’.

Dastur has been awarded a USTDA funded project for BPCL’s Kochi refinery to evaluate the feasibility of petcoke gasification and value added petrochemical and clean fuel products.

Tube Tech International Ltd has announced that it has received three ISO accreditations following an ISO audit at its European headquarters in the UK.

Mammoet has completed the heavy lifting and transport scope for the world’s largest single train petroleum refinery in Nigeria.

Clariant and Ineratec will jointly develop and commercialise technology for the production of renewable fuels and chemicals.

Linde has announced that it has started up plants in Texas to supply customers with industrial gases on the US Gulf Coast.

NOVA Chemicals Corp. has announced the appointment of Luis Sierra as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective 1 August 2020.

Sulzer has been chosen to supply column internals, packings, and trays for the Dangote refinery in Nigeria.

Neles has announced that its new valve technology centre in Jiaxing, China, has started its operations.