Downstream petrochemical news
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.
CLG announce new technology licenses
Chevron Lummus Global has announced it has been awarded four new technology licenses for a refining and petrochemical complex in China.
North Korea’s neighbours advance O&G projects
According to GlobalData, North Korea’s neighbours are advancing projects across the entire oil and gas chain, undeterred by recent military provocations.