Downstream news
Petrochemical use of LPG on the rise
ESAI Energy forecasts that global petrochemical use of LPG will expand this year.
Anellotech process for renewable chemicals achieves milestone
Anellotech has achieved two weeks of continuous operation of its pilot plant that produces aromatics from loblolly pine feedstock.
Parliamentary reception held for UK downstream industry
The All Party Parliamentary Group on the UK Oil Refining Sector has held its annual parliamentary reception for the UK downstream oil industry.
Mitsubishi Chemical strengthens performance polymers business
Mitsubishi Chemical has strengthened its performance polymers business by establishing a regional management company in Singapore.
Petrogress extends its presence in Ghana’s refining sector
Through a new feedstock supply and processing agreement with Platon Gas Oil Ghana, Petrogress is expanding its downstream presence in Ghana.
Servomex appoints new President
Servomex has welcomed Trevor Sands as its new company President.
ADNOC signs naphtha agreements
ADNOC has signed two new three-year deals for the sale of up to 1.5 million tpy of naphtha as part of its 2030 smart growth strategy.
Siemens gas turbine selected by Petroecuador for refinery
Petroecuador has selected Siemens’ industrial gas turbine for power generation at its Shushufindi refinery.
Exion Systems wins two orders
Exion Systems has awarded its first two contracts to build and install the Exion LT system.
Saudi Aramco and Petronas form joint ventures for RAPID project
The companies have announced the formation of two new joint ventures for the Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development project in Malaysia.