Downstream petrochemical news
LCPI finds that Kalama methanol plant offers prospects of greenhouse gas reduction
Analysis published by the Low Carbon Prosperity Institute shows new industrial facilities can play an important role in a low-carbon future.
Speedcast delivers emergency equipment to Texas ethane cracker plant
The plant is set to begin operations in 2020.
Alfa Laval to divest parts of heat exchanger business
Umbrella agreement with the LU-VE Group will see the sale of the majority of Alfa Laval’s Greenhouse division.
ADNOC co-loads LPG and propylene onto vessel in Ruwais
The freight-rate-reducing measure is an industry first.
President López Obrador announces Mexican National Refining Plan
The refineries of Minatitlán, Salamanca, Tula, Cadereyta, Madero and Salina Cruz will be rehabilitated, and a new one built in Dos Bocas, Tabasco.
Matrix Service awarded ionic alkylation unit construction at Chevron refinery
The first ionic alkylation unit in the US will be installed at the Salt Lake City, Utah facility.
Alfa Laval wins energy-efficiency order
The company will supply compact heat exchangers to a US petrochemical plant.
Venture Global LNG and Kiewit announce EPC contract for LNG export facility
Kiewit has been awarded the EPC contract for the Calcasieu Pass LNG facility.
Mabanaft invests in strategic expansion of jet fuel storage
The investments include a commitment to long-term storage and the construction of a new road loading rack at the Canvey Island storage terminal.
Chevron Phillips Chemical to cease US paraxylene production
Wood Mackenzie comments on Chevron Phillips Chemical’s decision to cease production.