Downstream news
Ethylene oxide capacity growth led by Asia
GlobalData has reported that global ethylene oxide capacity additions will be led by Asia between 2019 – 2023.
Fluor selected as finalist for IChemE awards
Fluor has announced that it has been named as a finalist in three categories at the Institution of Chemical Engineers Global 2019 Awards.
Arkema announces proposed divestment of polyolefins business
Arkema has announced the proposed divestment of its Functional Polyolefins business to SK Global Chemical.
ExxonMobil expands collaboration with Indian Institutes of Technology
ExxonMobil has signed five-year agreements with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and Bombay, to fund low-emissions technology research.
Michael McMurray to be LyondellBasell executive vice president and CFO
LyondellBasell has named Michael McMurray its executive vice president and chief financial officer, to replace Thomas Aebischer.
ConocoPhillips to sell Australia-West interests to Santos
ConocoPhillips has entered into an agreement to sell the subsidiaries that hold its Australia-West assets and operations to Santos.
3D printing uptake to increase in oil and gas industry
GlobalData has reported that 3D printing usage will continue to grow in the oil and gas industry.
Total expands partnership with India’s Adani Group
Regarding the supply of natural gas in India, Total has expanded its partnership with the Adani Group.
ProSep announces successful mixer installations and sales
ProSep has announced that its crude mixer has been successfully rolled out in Argentina, Slovakia and the USA.
Crude used in US refineries continues to get lighter
The EIA has reported that crude oil used by US refineries is continuing to get lighter in most regions of the country.