Asia Pacific downstream news
PETRONAS and KOMIPO sign MoU
PETRONAS and KOMIPO have signed a MoU to explore LNG and renewables business opportunities.
Ethylbenzene capacity additions to be driven by Asia
GlobalData has released its latest report on world ethylbenzene capacity growth, finding that Asia will lead additions by 2023.
SIBUR and Sinopec sign petrochemical agreement
SIBUR and Sinopec have signed a framework cooperation agreement to produce SEBS petrochemical products.
Woodside and Uniper sign HOA for long-term LNG supply
Woodside and Uniper have signed a heads of agreement for the supply of LNG for 13 years, beginning in 2021.
Honeywell technology to monitor Fujian Meide propylene production
Honeywell UOP process monitoring technology is to be used by Fujian Meide Petrochemical for its propylene unit.
Hanwha Total Petrochemical increases ethylene capacity by 30%
Hanwha Total Petrochemical has increased its ethylene production capacity by 30% following a US$450 million investment.
China Petrochemical to lead global liquids storage capacity growth
GlobalData has reported that China Petrochemical Corp. is likely to add 9% of new-build liquids storage capacity growth by 2023.
Aspen Technology software used by HQC
Aspen Technology has announced that China HuanQiu Contracting and Engineering Corp. has implemented its asset optimisation software.
Air Liquide signs contract to supply hydrogen to Pilipinas Shell
Air Liquide has signed a contract for the supply of hydrogen to Pilipinas Shell’s Tabangao refinery in Batangas, Philippines.
Success for Clariant methanol synthesis catalyst in China
Clariant has announced the favourable results for the first year of operation of its methanol synthesis catalyst in Yinchuan, China.