Downstream petrochemical news
Haldor Topsoe opens office in Indonesia
Indonesia’s demand for ammonia, methanol, and DME grassroots plants is expected to grow significantly in the future.
CARBIOS and KEM ONE sign letter of intent to implement PET biorecycling demonstration plant
The plant will be located in France’s ‘Chemical Valley’ and operated by CARBIOS.
AMETEK acquires Spectro Scientific
The fluid analysis instrumentation company joins AMETEK’s Electronic Instruments Group.
Par Pacific to acquire US Oil & Refining Co.
Acquisition connects assets in Hawaii, Pacific Northwest and the Rockies.
Ecopetrol to invest US$3.5 – 4 billion in 2019
Company’s downstream investment plan focuses on Barrancabermeja and Cartagena refineries.
Linde to partner with DCRC on hydrogen production facilities
Linde and PBF Energy have broken ground for a hydrogen plant being built with PBF’s subsidiary.
Global Bioenergies receives letters of intent pertaining to Cristal Union joint venture
13 letters from international companies have been signed for purchases of isobutene and derivatives.
Tallgrass Energy announces binding agreement surrounding refining complex and liquids terminal
A proposed pipeline would serve both the St. James complex and Plaquemines Liquids Terminal in Louisiana.
Saudi Aramco CEO reveals key aspects of downstream strategy at GPCA Forum 2018
Amin H. Nasser told delegates that the company’s objective is to bring its downstream business to the same level as its upstream.
24-fibre ‘quick’ connectors provide optimum solution for multi-channel fibre in explosive atmospheres
A quick and easy solution can speed the certification of fibre optic cabling installed in explosive atmospheres including caustic marine environments. By Phillip Hoyle, OCC.