Downstream news
Ashland sells maleic anhydride business to AOC Materials
The transaction is expected to close prior to the end of calendar year 2020.
McConnell Dowell awarded civil works for Thai Oil clean fuel project
The civil works is part of a project to transform the existing oil refinery in Sriracha into an environmental-friendly facility that will produce higher quality transportation fuels.
AFPM announces Safety Awards winners
AFPM has announced the winners of the 2019 Annual Safety Awards, part of an ongoing mission to enhance and recognise outstanding workplace safety.
SK Capital to acquire Baker Hughes' specialty polymers business
The transaction is expected to close in 2H20.
Sasol provides update on Lake Charles chemicals project
The last remaining LCCP unit to come online is the Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) plant, which is expected to achieve beneficial operation before the end of October 2020.
Sinopec to shut down production at ethylene plant for maintenance
Sinopec Corp’s Zhongyuan Petrochemical Corp. will shut down ethylene production at its plant in the region of Henan from 1 August until 14 September.
Petronas Carigali to use Honeywell technology for Malaysia offshore gas development project
UOP's modular natural gas processing technology is to be used in the development of a 900 million ft3/d offshore gas purification plant in the Kasawari gas field.
Tank Storage Association launches Safety Leadership Charter
The Safety Leadership Charter consists of seven pledges that demonstrate commitment to managing major hazard risks by promoting an engaged, positive, informed and cooperative safety culture.
Clariant and Eta Bio sign licence agreement
Eta Bio intends to construct a full-scale commercial plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol at a site in northeast Bulgaria with Clariant’s sunliquid technology.
Total and Indian Oil Corp. form bitumen derivatives JV
The joint venture will manufacture and market bitumen derivatives and specialty products for the growing road-building industry in India.