Downstream petrochemical news
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.
Total Lubricants announces Kubota UK partnership
Under the long-term agreement, Total has developed a range of lubricant and grease products to meet the specifications of Kubota-branded equipment.
Oiltanking expands its Antwerp gas terminal with new propane tank
Partnership with Borealis will see increased capacity for propylene and propane.
Total and Sonatrach sign natural gas and petrochemicals agreements
New contracts to develop upstream and downstream presence in Algeria.