Asia Pacific downstream news
Asian refinery hydrocracker unit capacity growth to be led by China
GlobalData has reported that China will spearhead Asian refinery hydrocracking unit capacity growth by 2024.
Axens selected for CHPCL petrochemical complex expansion
Axens aromatics production technology has been selected by CHPCL for its petrochemical complex expansion project in China.
Chinese refining companies show signs of recovery
GlobalData has reported that Chinese refining companies are beginning to show signs of recovery after COVID-19.
Wood Mackenzie: Saudi Arabia crude OSPs bode well for Asia
Wood Mackenzie has reported that Saudi Arabia’s May 2020 Official Selling Prices for crude exports target Asian refiners with steep discounts.
Thaioil selects Haldor Topsoe air quality control technology
Thaioil has selected Haldor Topsoe air quality control technology for its Sriracha Refinery in Thailand.
COVID-19 hits LNG demand
ICIS has produced a new report highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on LNG demand at world’s largest importers.
Shenghong Petrochemical to use Honeywell technology for new complex
Honeywell UOP has announced that Shenghong Petrochemical has selected its hydrogen technology for a new complex in China.
Wood Mackenzie: China’s crude reserves to reach 1.15 billion bbl
Wood Mackenzie analysis has revealed that China’s crude stock could reach 1.15 billion bbl in 2020.
CIRCOR announces new manufacturing facility in China
CIRCOR has announced that it plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Weihai, China.
Asia will lead global polyethylene capacity additions
GlobalData has reported that Asia is set to lead global polyethylene capacity additions by 2024.