Downstream news
Sulzer GTC contracted by SIBUR for benzene facility modernisation
Sulzer GTC will provide pygas processing technologies for SIBUR’s Kstovo olefins production plant in Russia.
OPITO confirms keynote speaker
British astronaut Major Tim Peake will give the keynote speech at the OPITO Global Conference on 6 November in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Full Aramco capacity to be restored by the end of September
Saudi Aramco have announced that full production will be restored by the end of September following the attacks on its Abqaiq and Khurais plants.
New techniques assist in acid converter vessel replacement
Mammoet have shared an insight into the steps taken to replace an old acid converter vessel at a Gulf Coast spent acid regeneration facility.
Honeywell technology to monitor Fujian Meide propylene production
Honeywell UOP process monitoring technology is to be used by Fujian Meide Petrochemical for its propylene unit.
Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan awarded Arctic LNG contract
Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan has been awarded a contract to provide three modules for the Arctic LNG 2 project.
US to contribute 40% of new-build small-scale liquefaction capacity
GlobalData has reported that, by 2023, the US will contribute 40% of new-build small-scale LNG liquefaction capacity additions.
Freeport LNG launches virtual LNG cargo trading storefront
Freeport LNG has announced the launch of a virtual private storefront in the Redwood Marketplace for the selling of LNG cargoes.
Galp utilises new catalysts for selective hydrogenation unit
Axens has announced that its latest nickel-based catalyst has been chosen by Galp for its selective hydrogenation unit.
ExxonMobil invests £140 million in Fife ethylene plant
In a move to improve reliability and reduce flaring, ExxonMobil has announced a £140 million investment in its Fife ethylene plant.