Downstream petrochemical news
Bruker launches benchtop analyser for petrochemical quality control
S2 POLAR announced at Gulf Coast Conference.
Asia will contribute 38% of global refinery coking units capacity additions by 2022, says GlobalData
New report forecasts Asia to be the major contributor to the growth of the global refinery coking units industry between 2018 and 2022.
EagleTree acquires Gaylord Chemical
Private equity fund acquires majority stake in specialty petrochemical manufacturer.
Green Plains to sell ethanol plants to Valero Renewable Fuels
Proceeds from plant sales will be used to pay down term debt.
Gpi builds water tank at Chemelot industrial park
On-site tank built to provide demineralised water for USG Geleen.
GC and MCI sign JV agreement for petrochemicals production in Thailand
GC to supply feedstock PX to Siam Mitsui PTA.
Rain Carbon receives petroleum coke import exemption
India’s supreme court rules that calciners are exempt from the nation’s ban on petroleum coke.
Shell achieves engineering milestone at Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex
Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC (Shell) has announced the successful installation of its quench tower – the largest piece of equipment at its Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex, currently under construction.
Covestro to invest in new Baytown MDI plant
New train is expected to start production in 2024.
Global Bioenergies reaches 87% of yield target in isobutene process
New bacterial strains show progress in producing hydrocarbons through fermentation.