Downstream petrochemical news
ABB alters EPC business model
ABB has completed a business model change for its engineering, procurement and construction divisions.
Jacobs acquires CH2M
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has completed its acquisition of CH2M.
Inter Pipeline to build petrochemical complex
Inter Pipeline will build Canada’s first integrated propane dehydrogenation and polypropylene complex.
INEOS Oligomers to build PAO plant
INEOS Oligomers has made a financial investment decision to build a new world scale PAO plant in Texas, US.
CB&I propane dehydrogenation project to proceed
CB&I has received a full notice to proceed from Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries regarding a petrochemical plant project in Kazakhstan.
Trafigura purchases downstream assets
Trafigura has signed a sale and purchase agreement for the majority of Pampa Energia’s downstream assets in Argentina.
Hanwha/Total JV expands polymer production
Hanwha Total Petrochemical is investing to expand its integrated refining and petrochemicals platform.
US firms tackling emissions
US natural gas and oil companies have launched an environmental partnership to accelerate the industry’s reductions in methane and VOCs.
Shell and Gexcon in software partnership
Shell and Gexcon have joined forces to bring Shell’s hazard and risk software models to market.
Total completes upgrade project
Belgium Total has completed the upgrade of its largest refining and petrochemicals platform in Europe.