Asia Pacific downstream news
Enstoa expands presence in China with Sinopec Engineering Group partnership
Enstoa, Inc., the leading systems integrator for capital projects worldwide, has announced its collaboration with the Sinopec Engineering Group (SEG) to formulate an International Project Management Manual.
SNC-Lavalin signs project management contract in Vietnam
SNC-Lavalin has announced that it has signed a project management contract (PMC) with Long Son Petrochemicals Company Limited (LSP), a subsidiary of the Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) of Thailand.
KNOT orders new shuttle tankers for charter with Equinor
KNOT Offshore Partners has been awarded a contract to build two DP2 shuttle tankers, to be chartered by Equinor.
Mammoet upgrades world’s largest crane at the Jamnagar Refinery
The PTC 200 DS crane has been upgraded in preparation for a partial shutdown at the world’s largest refinery.
Chevron Lummus Global announces Residue Upgrading Award in India
Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) has announced its selection by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to provide licensed technology for the new residue upgrading unit for its Visakhapatanam Refinery Modernisation Project in India.
Gulf Resources announces the receipt of closing notice of bromine factories in China
Three factories will close after Gulf Resources received a closing notice from the local government.
ACC: US Tariffs levied against more than 1500 chemicals and plastic products will have long-term consequences for producers, suppliers, and consumers
With the US and China imposing another round of tariffs on an increasing number of products, the cost of doing business in the United States is rising.
Global LPG demand growth falters, says ESAI Energy
A newly published ESAI report asserts that China and India’s LPG demand, which was a driver of global growth, has slowed.
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.