Downstream news
Nippon Gases and Rockwell Automation undertake modernisation programme
Rockwell Automation has announced that Nippon Gases is undertaking a modernisation programme that will see legacy Rockwell controllers replaced with contemporary ControlLogix programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Westlake Chemical Partners announce renewal of ethylene sales agreement
Westlake Chemical Partners LP have announced that Westlake Chemical OpCo LP and Westlake Corp. agreed to renew the ethylene sales agreement between the parties through 31 December 2027.
Axens plans to strengthen Eurecat’s global catalyst capabilities and metals reuse
Axens has reaffirmed its ongoing collaboration with Eurecat, ensuring Eurecat’s continued support for all customers in the global catalyst market, including both Axens and Ketjen.
Lummus and InnoVent Renewables to accelerate tyre pyrolysis technology
Lummus Technology and InnoVent Renewables have announced the signing of a master cooperation agreement (MCA) to jointly license and deploy InnoVent's proprietary continuous tyre pyrolysis technology worldwide.
Aramco and Yokogawa announce major AI milestone
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has announced that it has achieved a historic milestone in the deployment of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions with Aramco.
Samsung E&A and Honeywell sign Memorandum of Understanding
Samsung E&A has announced its intention to collaborate with Honeywell to explore opportunities to drive technology advancement, boost energy efficiency, and expand collaborative efforts in the global energy sector.
Burckhardt Compression expands North American service footprint
Burckhardt Compression has announced the opening of two new regional service centres across the US and Canada.
Honeywell introduces new technology to produce fuels from biomass
Honeywell has introduced a technology that converts agricultural and forestry waste into ready-to-use renewable fuels for hard-to-abate sectors.
Brazil is expanding its LNG import infrastructure
Companies operating in Brazil have expanded the country’s LNG regasification infrastructure since 2020, more than doubling its import capacity, the EIA has reported.
Albemarle to sell stake in Ketjen to KPS
Albemarle Corp. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a controlling stake in Ketjen Corp.’s refining catalyst solutions business to KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS).