Asia Pacific downstream news
China to lead purified terephthalic acid capacity increases
GlobalData has reported that China will contribute 61% to global purified terephthalic acid capacity increases by 2023.
Ethylene dichloride capacity additions led by Asia
GlobalData has reported that 50% of global ethylene dichloride capacity additions by 2023 will be located in Asia.
China hosts 46% of global phthalic anhydride capacity
GlobalData has reported that China will contribute 46% of global phthalic anhydride capacity in 2019.
Phase 3A of Pengerang Deepwater Terminals launched
DIALOG has officially launched Phase 3A of its Pengerang Deepwater Terminals development, Malaysia.
Excelerate Energy receives floating LNG terminal notice to proceed
The Philippine Department of Energy has granted Excelerate Energy with a notice to proceed for their planned floating LNG import terminal.
KBR and Argus to carry out Singapore hydrogen feasibility study
KBR and Argus are to carry out a major study on hydrogen imports and downstream applications for Singapore.
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.