Downstream petrochemical news
Clariant to increase ethylene oxide capacity at Gendorf
The expansion is intended to enable higher production yields, greater process reliability and enhanced product quality.
Gibson Energy exits non-core Environmental Services North and Wholesale Propane businesses
Aggregate proceeds from the divestitures are approximately CAN$100 million.
KBR awarded ammonia plant revamp contract in India
Southern Petrochemical Industries Corp. will be supplied KBR’s proprietary equipment for its plant in Tamil Nadu.
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.