Downstream news

JXTG and PETROLIMEX have signed a memorandum of understanding to carry out a feasibility study utilising a refinery in Japan.

KP Engineering has announced the completion of a cryogenic gas processing plant for Targa Resources.

STATS Group has extended its relationship with OSD Pty Ltd in order to target new opportunities in the Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Sensirion has launched an ultra-lower power gas sensor, SGPC3.

Hainan Huasheng New Material Technology Co. Ltd has awarded CB&I a contract for the license and engineering design for a diphenyl carbonate petrochemical unit.

Metso is set to acquire the valve automation division of Rotex Manufacturers and Engineers Pvt. Ltd to expand its global valves business.

SNC-Lavalin and JV Driver have been awarded an EPC contract from INEOS at its petrochemical complex in Texas, US.

The company’s methyl methacrylate monomer and polymethyl methacrylate plants are set to start commercial operations in Saudi Arabia.

CB&I has been awarded a contract by CNOOC Ningbo Daxie Petrochemical Co. Ltd for the license and process design engineering of a polypropylene plant.

W. R. Grace & Co. has completed a US$416 million acquisition of the Polyolefin Catalysts business of Albemarle Corp.