Asia Pacific downstream news
KBR awarded license, catalyst and engineering services for olefins plant in China
KBR has been awarded technology license, basic engineering design services and proprietary catalyst supply contracts by Lihuayi Lijin Refining & Chemical Co. Ltd.
Industry experts weigh up solutions for 2020 sulfur cap
Sea Asia report explores the viability of scrubbers, low-sulfur fuel and LNG for meeting new regulations.
Vopak celebrates 35 years in Singapore
Vopak Terminals Singapore has been operating in the country for 35 years.
GTT notified by SHI for tank design of two LNG carriers
GTT has received a new order from SHI for the tank design of two LNGCs.
Afton Chemical's S$380 million phase II expansion of its Jurong Island Plant is now complete
Afton Chemical Corporation have announced the completion of the Phase II expansion of its Chemical Additive Manufacturing Facility in Jurong Island, Singapore.
CNOOC becomes China’s first OPITO approved safety trainer
CNOOC safety facility is expecting 1000 OPITO certified personnel within 12 months.
Eni and Pertamina sign MoU for refinery development
Eni and Pertamina have signed an agreement for the development of environmentally friendly refineries and trade business opportunities.
Samsung awards Mammoet new contracts for petrochemical sites
The company has announced two new contracts with Samsung Engineering (Thailand) Co Ltd to provide transport and heavy lift works as part of two petrochemical projects in Map Ta Phut, Rayong Province.
Clariant catalyst begins operations at CNOOC methanol plant in China
MegaMax 800 methanol synthesis catalyst undergoes successful start-up at state-owned petrochemical plant.
China will lead global liquids storage with highest capacity additions and CAPEX
A report from GlobalData forecasts China to lead growth in global liquids storage capacity over the next four years.