Petrochemicals

The UNIPOL PP facility, located in Tuban, Indonesia, will include two lines, each designed to produce 580 000 tpy of polypropylene.

Scientists from the University of Southampton in the UK have invented a hybrid catalyst platform that can efficiently and sustainably convert carbon dioxide into versatile plastic materials.

Alberta has launched a new programme to bolster its aggressive efforts to become a global petrochemical powerhouse.

GlobalData says that the pandemic-driven feeble demand for polyolefins is being partially offset by strong and increased demand from sectors such as packaging, fast-moving consumer goods, and healthcare.

The two companies will investigate, develop, and optimise technology and equipment packages to enhance the sustainability and performance of petrochemical facilities.

Oriental Energy Company Ltd. will use Honeywell UOP’s C3 Oleflex technology for propane dehydrogenation.

The API recently updated two standards that are integral to the operation, selection, and installation of pressure-relieving devices (PRDs) used throughout the natural gas and oil industry.

ADNOC, Adani Group, BASF and Borealis AG have completed a joint feasibility study for a chemical complex in Mundra, India, but have decided to put the project on hold.

Tecam has entered into a commercial representation agreement with Plastiblue Inc. for the development of environmental projects in Canada.

Lummus Technology will supply 14 cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex that is part of the Ethane-rich Gas Processing Complex (GCC EGPC) located near Ust-Luga on the Gulf of Finland.

A new programme intended to turn the Canadian state of Alberta into a leading global producer of petrochemicals has been launched.

Alberta’s government is in talks with a private Saudi company to open a CAN$5 billion to CAN$10 billion (US$3.8 billion – US$7.6 billion) petrochemical plant.

Chevron Lummus Global has been awarded a contract by PetroChina Co. Ltd to supply ISOMIX-e® reactor internals.

AFPM Policy Analyst Mike Burnside outlines how drone technology is helping to improve safety and security at refineries and petrochemical plants.

The Amur Gas Chemical Complex has selected Univation Technologies’ UNIPOL™ PE Process for three world-scale PE reactor lines.