Downstream news
Materia and Evonik reach agreement on catalyst license
Materia Inc. has entered into a license agreement with Evonik Industries related to olefin metathesis catalysts.
ExxonMobil starts production on new polyethylene lines
ExxonMobil has started production on the first of two new polyethylene lines at its plastics plant in Mont Belvieu, Texas, US.
Vopak nominates new CFO
Royal Vopak has nominated Gerard Paulides as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board for a period of four years.
Blasch announces senior appointment
Blasch Precision Ceramics has announced the appointment of Uday N. Parekh as Senior Global Director, Energy and Chemicals.
EnerMech awarded Prelude contract
EnerMech has been awarded a hose supply and services contract for Shell’s Prelude FLNG project.
Sabine Pass project makes progress
Cheniere Partners has announced substantial completion of train 4 at the Sabine Pass liquefaction project.
Wet gas flow testing facility receives investment
NEL has invested £200 000 in its high capacity wet gas test facility in Glasgow.
Baseline inspection provides head start on heater reliability and longevity
Ultrasonic “smart pigging” inspection technology can be utilised to detect a multitude of defects within fired heater coils, aiding unit operators in identifying potential problems and preventing unplanned shutdowns.
US EPA approves cellulosic ethanol plant
The US EPA has approved Flint Hills Resources’ Iowa Falls plant for cellulosic ethanol production.
EIC Cryo operations integrated
Elliott Co. has integrated the operation of its Cryodynamics Division, EIC Cryo.