Downstream news
ClearStream announces new contracts
ClearStream has announced new project awards and a 100% contract renewal rate with upstream, downstream and midstream companies.
Honeywell technology selected for Turkey’s first PDH unit
Honeywell has announced that Ceyhan Polipropilen Uretim has selected its technology for a propylene unit at a new petrochemicals complex in Turkey.
BASF invests in Quantafuel
BASF has announced a €20 million investment in Quantafuel in order to promote a circular plastic economy.
China to lead purified terephthalic acid capacity increases
GlobalData has reported that China will contribute 61% to global purified terephthalic acid capacity increases by 2023.
Clariant Catalysts and Wuxi Xiyuan join forces
Clariant’s Catalysts business unit has teamed up with Wuxi Xiyuan to support China’s formaldehyde producers with sustainable off-gas treatment.
Fluor, JGC and Technip awarded Mozambique LNG EPC contract
Fluor, JGC and Technip have been awarded an EPC contract by Mozambique Rovuma Venture for its LNG project.
Cyberattack concerns grow
A new survey from Tripwire Inc. suggests that 93% of cybersecurity professionals are concerned about cyberattacks shutting down operations.
GE installs gas turbine upgrades for Nigerian petrochemicals plant
GE has announced the successful installation of upgrades on two of the petrochemical facility’s six 6B gas turbines in Eleme, Nigeria.
Sulzer opens new service centre
Sulzer has expanded its operations in Southeast Asia with the opening of a new service centre in Semenyih, Malaysia.
Neste opens new office
Neste has opened a new office in Düsseldorf, Germany to serve as the global hub for its Renewable Polymers and Chemicals business unit.