Downstream petrochemical news
Petrochemicals set to be the largest driver of world oil demand, latest IEA analysis finds
Petrochemicals will outpace cars, trucks and aviation in future oil demand growth, even with ambitious efforts to promote recycling and promote greater efficiency.
Univar to distribute Braskem's polyisobutylenes
Univar BV has been appointed distributor for Braskem’s markets in the Nordics, France, Italy and Turkey.
Eriez Europe expands with new manufacturing facility
Additions to European HQ set to increase rotor production.
Oman Oil, Gulf Energy sign deal for Duqm Refinery power project
Subsidiary partnership to develop a gas-fired power and water project in Duqm.
Enterprise prices US$3 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes
Proceeds of the offering, made by an Enterprise subsidiary, to be used for the repayment of debt and “general company purposes”.
Reduction in crude oil dependence to drive US biolubricants growth, says Technavio
Technavio has published a new market research report on the biolubricants market in the US for the period 2018 – 2022.
Emerson releases digital plant safety system
Expansion to Emerson’s digital range uses wearable tags for employees.
Natural gas consumption in Poland is rising, according to PGNiG
Polish state oil and gas company reports that LNG accounted for nearly 20% of imports between January and August 2018.
ExxonMobil confirms specification details for 2020 compliant fuels
Details and availability of low sulfur, residual grade fuels announced at SiBCON.
IEnova and Trafigura sign contracts for marine refined products terminal
Manzanillo terminal to be used for imports, storage and delivery, with Trafigura subsidiaries holding a 49% stake.