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GTC installs second DWC
GTC Technology has announced the successful installation of a second dividing wall column (DWC) for Reliance Industries in India.
Clariant and CB&I to design new propane unit
Clariant and CB&I have announced they will collaborate on a design for a major new propane dehydrogenation unit in China.
DuPont & Lundberg offer APC systems
DuPont and Lundberg have jointly announced they will offer air pollution control (APC) systems for refineries and petrochemical plants.
ExxonMobil Singapore refinery expands production
ExxonMobil has announced it will expand its Group II base stock production at its Singapore refinery.
Nano-design will reduce smog
Haldor Topsoe is part of ProNOx – a new four-year, US$4 million research programme to improve selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts by designing an optimal nanomaterial.
Honeywell wins major contract for petrochemicals project
The largest petrochemicals project in China has selected a range of controls and process technology from Honeywell.
Pakistan to build first naphtha cracker complex
Pakistan has announced its plans to build its first naphtha cracker complex, according to the Pakistan Chemical Manufacturers’ Association.
Gazprom Neft Omsk Refinery 2016 figures
The Gazprom Neft Omsk Refinery processed a total of 20.5 million t of crude oil in 2016.
Port of Rotterdam throughput falls
Port of Rotterdam has announced its throughput has fallen by 1.1% after a record year in 2015.
AL WAHA Petrochemicals use Honeywell services
AL WAHA Petrochemicals has announced it will use Honeywell's Connected Plant to improve its plant performance.