Downstream petrochemical news
Total sells its polystyrene business in China to INEOS Styrolution
Total has accepted an offer from styrenics supplier INEOS Styrolution to acquire its polystyrene business in China.
Black & Veatch's FLNG technology completes GPT on board Golar LNG vessel
Black & Veatch's liquefaction technology has passed a major test on board Golar's FLNG vessel.
Non-US projects to boost global LPG supply
Australian and Russian projects are set to supplement limited US LPG exports as global demand reaches seasonal peak.
Germany, Italy and Spain contribute more than 35% of European refining capacity
A GlobalData report suggests Germany, Italy and Spain together account for over 35% of regional active refining capacity.
BCCK Holding Co. opens new office in Texas
BCCK Holding Co. announces the opening of its new office in The Woodlands, Texas.
Par Pacific to buy select refining assets from IES
Par Pacific will purchase certain units from IES following IES's announcement of the cessation of their refining operations.
Kuwait and Nigeria will lead Middle East and Africa LNG growth
A report by GlobalData suggests that Kuwait and Nigeria will be growth engines of regional LNG industry between 2018 and 2022.
EBK announces equipment investment as confidence returns to oil and gas
EBK has announced a multi-million euro investment in new measurement and expansion technologies for its steel pipe products.
NextDecade agrees to sell convertible preferred stocks to funds managed by BlackRock
NextDecade has agreed to sell series B convertible preferred stock to funds managed by BlackRock.
Production shutdowns and dip in operating rates challenge MMA market
Research by IHS Markit suggests that global MMA demand is increasing as supply becomes increasingly constrained.