Downstream news
Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens to construct bio-butadiene plant
Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens have announced plans to construct an industrial-scale bio-butadiene plant in France.
Q&A: IMO 2020 challenges and opportunities
In this Q&A, Opportune’s Matt Flanagan addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by IMO 2020, and examines whether the downstream sector is prepared.
Eni opens its Gela biorefinery
Eni has opened its Gela biorefinery, capable of processing 750 000 tpy of used vegetable oil, animal fat, algae and by-products into biofuel.
Grace licenses polypropylene technology to Bharat Petroleum
Grace has announced the licensing of its polypropylene process technology to Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
Construction begins on ExxonMobil Baytown LAO unit
ExxonMobil has announced that construction has begun on its LAO production unit at the Baytown Chemical Plant in Texas, US.
EIA releases its International Energy Outlook 2019
The EIA’s International Energy Outlook 2019 projects a nearly 50% increase in world energy usage by 2050.
Gazprom to lead global gas processing capacity increases
GlobalData has reported that Gazprom will lead global gas processing capacity additions by 2023.
Honeywell launches new software platform
Honeywell has announced the release of new software that simplifies, strengthens and scales cybersecurity.
DuPont holds symposium
DuPont Clean Technologies recently held a symposium dedicated to the topics of alkylation and sulfuric acid recovery.
Government of South Australia to release Hydrogen Action Plan
At an event held on 24 September, the Government of South Australia will unveil its Hydrogen Action Plan to explore the usage of the energy source.