Downstream petrochemical news
Lukoil completes petrochemical reconstruction project
A polyethylene reactor in block C of Lukoil’s Stavrolen petrochemical factory has been commissioned after a successful reconstruction.
ExxonMobil commissioning ethane cracker in Baytown complex
A new ethane cracker at ExxonMobil’s Baytown complex is mechanically complete, with commissioning progressing well.
CLG, CB&I and Saudi Aramco sign development agreement
Chevron Lummus Global LLC and Saudi Aramco have entered into a technology joint development agreement that will involve CB&I.
UPM and ZERO push for green practices in transportation and petrochemical industry
UPM and ZERO are cooperating to enhance knowledge of sustainable fossil-free bioproducts and promote renewable fuels for transportation.
CB&I signs crude development agreement with Saudi Aramco
CB&I and Saudi Aramco have entered into a joint development agreement for the development of crude-to-chemical technologies.
CITGO’s new President completes first corporate meeting
CITGO’s new President and CEO, Asdrúbal Chávez, has confirmed the company’s headquarters will remain in Houston, Texas, US.
VUV Analytics announces fuel and petrochemical milestones
VUV Analytics tripled revenues in fuels and petrochemicals in 2017 and took its first order in Saudi Arabia.
NIBE acquires 60% share in BriskHeat Corp.
NIBE has also agreed to purchase the remaining 40% of BriskHeat’s outstanding shares in the future.
Mercuria completes purchase of Noble Americas
Noble Americas South Bend Ethanol has been purchased by Mercuria and renamed South Bend Ethanol.
Enterprise Products to expand butane isomerisation facility capacity
Enterprise Products plans to increase the capacity of its Mont Belvieu butane isomerisation facility