Downstream news
Recycling plastics back into oil
Regina Chislova, Project Director of Petrochemical and Refining Congress PRC Europe 2020, outlines current recycling solutions available for the oil and gas industry.
US natural gas exports double
The EIA has reported that US natural gas exports have doubled year-on-year in the first half of 2019.
Haldor Topsoe officially opens new joint R&D centre in China
In partnership with JITRI and Suzhou High-Speed Railway New Town, Haldor Topsoe has opened a joint R&D centre in China.
Saudi Aramco signs seven MoUs at the Future Investment Initiative
Saudi Aramco has signed MoUs with a number of companies exploring collaboration across the whole hydrocarbon value chain.
McDermott signs MoU with Darwin Clean Fuels
McDermott has announced the signing of an MoU with Darwin Clean Fuels for a clean fuels condensate processing plant in Darwin, Australia.
QXTD to use UOP technology for propylene production
Honeywell has announced that Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical will use UOP proprietary technology to expand its propylene capacity.
Iran to lead worldwide maleic anhydride capacity increases
GlobalData has reported that Iran is due to lead global maleic anhydride capacity additions by 2023.
Air Products reaches final negotiations for Saudi joint venture
Air Products has announced that it is in final negotiations to form a joint venture to acquire a number of assets at Jazan Economic City.
Sempra Energy makes senior appointments
Sempra Energy has announced two executive appointments to help lead the company's position in the LNG industry.
Linde starts up air separation units in China
Linde has started up two plants in China to supply oxygen and nitrogen to Taixing Jinyan Chemical Technology.