Downstream petrochemical news

Lummus Technology has announced a strategic investment in InnoVent Renewables to accelerate deployment of its proprietary tyre recycling technology.

Engineers India Ltd (EIL) has partnered with the Dangote Group as the PMC and EPCM consultant for the 650 000 bpd Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex.

L&T Onshore has won a large order from Petronet LNG for the construction of additional storage at the Dahej Petrochemical Complex in Gujarat, India.

VLS Environmental Solutions has acquired Merichem’s Caustic Services business, a move that enhances VLS’ reach in the chemical and petrochemical sectors.

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BASF has commissioned the steam cracker at its newly built Verbund site in Zhanjiang in South China as scheduled.

Borouge Plc has announced the completion of a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility, UAE, delivered in collaboration with Honeywell.

L&T’s Hydrocarbon Onshore business vertical (L&T Onshore) has won a major order from Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) for a polyethylene swing unit in India.

NEXTCHEM has agreed to acquire 100% of Ballestra Group, composed of Ballestra S.P.A. (Italy), Buss Chemtech Ag (Switzerland), and Ballestra Engineering and Projects Pvt (India).

Tasnee has announced the planned periodic maintenance shutdown at the Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Co. (SEPC), which will coincide with the extended shutdown related to the ethylene cracker expansion project.