Downstream petrochemical news
LyondellBasell begins construction
LyondellBasell has announced it has begun construction on its Hyperzone polyethylene plant at its La Porte Complex, US.
Crude price surges as a supply cuts extension is agreed
The price of crude has increased this morning as Saudi Arabia and Russia have spoken out in support of extending the supply cuts agreement until March 2018.
Total inaugurates revamped petrochemical complex
Total has inaugurated its revamped Carling – Saint-Avold petrochemical complex in eastern France.
Honeywell wins petrochemical project contract
Honeywell UOP’s PSA units have been selected for ZPC’s new integrated refining and petrochemical complex in China.
ExxonMobil to acquire aromatics plant
ExxonMobil has announced it will acquire the Jurong Aromatics Corporation plant in Singapore.
KBR and IBM partner for digital solutions
KBR and IBM have announced they have partnered up to create digital solutions for the global hydrocarbons industry.
Infiniti Research: low crude price helps Taiwan
A new report from Infiniti Research has found that the low price of crude oil is staving off the petrochemical industry decline in Taiwan.
CB&I announces award in China
CB&I has announced it has received a cumene and phenol technology award in China.
Gevo signs supply agreement
Gevo has announced it has signed a definitive supply agreement with HCS Holding for the commercial supply of renewable isooctane.
Dow and DuPont receive conditional approval
Dow and DuPont have announced they received conditional approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce for their proposed merger of equals.