Downstream petrochemical news
Dow plans to boost stake in Sadara Chemical Co.
The Dow Chemical Co. and Saudi Aramco have signed an MoU for Dow to increase its stake in the Sadara Chemical Co. to 50%.
thyssenkrupp extends its presence in Brunei's petrochemical industry
thyssenkrupp is set to provide engineering, procurement and construction services for Brunei Fertilizer Industries' new fertilizer production facility.
ExxonMobil acquires aromatics plant
ExxonMobil Chemical Co. has completed the acquisition of Jurong Aromatics Corp’s aromatics plant in Singapore.
DuPont wins repeat STRATCO alkylation technology contract
DuPont has been awarded the contract to supply Sinopec with a second STRATCO alkylation unit.
PJSC Sibur and Mammoet extend contract
PJSC Sibur has extended its contract with Mammoet Russia for the unloading of more than 300 oversized and heavy components in Tobolsk.
Shell completes sale of SADAF to SABIC
Shell has completed the sale of its 50% share in petrochemical joint venture SADAF to SABIC for US$820 million.
Jacobs wins contract for ammonia rehabilitation project
PEMEX Fertilizantes has contracted Jacobs to deliver PMC services for the Ammonia IV Rehabilitation Project in Mexico.
Clough AMEC enters Australian petrochemicals market
Amec Foster Wheeler’s joint venture has received a contract to provide maintenance services to ammonia facilities in Western Australia.
MOL Group partners with Evonik and thyssenkrupp
The agreements with Evonik and thyssenkrupp will enable MOL to produce propylene oxide.
PKN ORLEN selects Quintiq solution
PKN ORLEN has selected Quintiq’s software solution to help master its complex distribution requirements.