Downstream news
Asia to lead global new-build crude distillation unit capacity growth
GlobalData has reported that Asia is to lead global new-build crude distillation unit capacity growth by 2023.
INEOS acquires Ashland’s composites business
INEOS has completed the acquisition of Ashland’s Composites and Marl Intermediates businesses.
Gazprom Neft launches new marine oil
Gazprom Neft has launched a new lubricant for use in engines running on ultra-low sulfur fuels.
Clariant successfully tests miscanthus as biofuel feedstock
Working with INA, Clariant has successfully tested the usability of miscanthus for conversion into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol.
New appointments to Total’s Executive Committee
A new Chief Financial Officer and President, Strategy & Innovation have joined Total’s Executive Committee.
TMV to supply compressors to Golar FLNG vessel
TMC will supply seven large compressors to Golar’s Gimi FLNG vessel, due to operate offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
China to lead ethylbenzene capacity additions
China is set to drive capacity growth in the global ethylbenzene industry between 2019 and 2023, according to GlobalData.
Greenway enters US gas-to-liquids joint venture
Greenway has entered a joint venture with a number of companies for an ownership interest in the Infra Technologies US gas-to-liquid plant in Wharton, Texas, US.
Braskem Idesa selects Honeywell technology
Intelligent Wearables solution will help improve compliance and productivity at Braskem Idesa’s Veracruz petrochemical plant.
Matrix awarded five-year Shell refinery contract
Shell has awarded Matrix Service a contract for onsite mechanical services at its Puget Sound Refinery.