Downstream petrochemical news
NextChem Tech to act as technology design integrator for Hail and Ghasha project
MAIRE has announced that NextChem Tech will act as technology design integrator to develop the process design package (PDP) for the hydrogen and carbon dioxide recovery unit of the Hail and Ghasha gas development project.
LyondellBasell expands PP compounding production in China
LyondellBasell (LYB) announced the start-up of an additional production line at the Dalian site of its advanced polymer solutions (APS) business, further expanding its presence in China.
Siemens and BASF collaborate on driving circular economy
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics.
Petrochemical analysis samples now transported by drone to laboratory
After a successful test phase, SGS, an inspection, and certification company, has launched drone transport in the Port of Antwerp.
Neste supplying SAF to Emirates
Neste has supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport. With this, Emirates becomes the first international visiting carrier using SAF supplied at the airport from Neste’s Singapore refinery.
Lummus' CATOFIN technology selected for new plant in China
Qingyang Tongxin Petroleum Technology Co., Ltd. has selected Lummus' CATOFIN® technology for a new dehydrogenation unit in Qingyang City, Gansu Province, China.
Lummus reinforces commitment to biopolymer PHA commercialisation
Lummus Technology has taken a lead investor position in RWDC Industries' convertible bond round, further strengthening the partnership between the two companies to bring polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) to the global market.
LyondellBasell expands core PP business with 35% Stake in NATPET from Alujain
LyondellBasell (LYB) and Alujain have announced completion of the acquisition of a 35% interest in Saudi Arabia–based National Petrochemical Industrial Co. (NATPET), by LYB from Alujain.
Lummus launches renewable dimethyl ether technology
Lummus Technology has announced the commercial availability of CDDMESM, a new renewable dimethyl ether (DME) technology that is enhanced through catalytic distillation (CD).
Neste, Marubeni Corp. and Resonac Corp. to cooperate on renewable chemicals
Neste, Marubeni Corp. and Resonac Corp.have entered into a cooperative agreement to enable the production of renewable olefins and derivatives.