Downstream petrochemical news

The new technology is based on KBR’s catalytic olefins technology.

The company plans to upgrade capacity at the Sweeny Hub and invest US$923 million in refining operations.

The assets supply approximately 1000 customer sites in California with diesel, gasoline and DEF.

Agreement covers both companies’ growth opportunities in Egypt’s hydrocarbon, energy and industrial sectors.

BASF has for the first time manufactured products based on chemically recycled plastic waste.

Analysis published by the Low Carbon Prosperity Institute shows new industrial facilities can play an important role in a low-carbon future.

The plant is set to begin operations in 2020.

Umbrella agreement with the LU-VE Group will see the sale of the majority of Alfa Laval’s Greenhouse division.

The freight-rate-reducing measure is an industry first.

The refineries of Minatitlán, Salamanca, Tula, Cadereyta, Madero and Salina Cruz will be rehabilitated, and a new one built in Dos Bocas, Tabasco.