Downstream petrochemical news
KBR selected as commercialisation partner for enzymatic recycling plant
KBR has been selected as a key commercialisation partner for Samsara Eco’s first-of-a-kind enzymatic recycling plant.
MAIRE announces awards worth approximately US$1.1 billion
MAIRE has announced new awards for an overall value of approximately US$1.1 billion.
Petrobras begins operation of UPGN in Rio de Janeiro
Petrobras has started operating the second module of the natural gas processing unit (UPGN) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
BW Singapore FSRU completes commissioning
BW Singapore FSRU has completed its commissioning with commercial operations set to begin in May 2025.
Vitol launches new FuelEU compliant co-processed VLSFO
Vitol has launched a new FuelEU compliant co-processed VLSFO offering for marine customers from its Fujairah refinery.
ECI Group’s HPPE technology selected for Chinese EVA/LDPE
Sinopec’s Ningbo Zhenhai subsidiary has selected ECI Group’s HPPE technology for a new EVA/LDPE plant in China.
Wood to provide FEED for Belgian fossil-free plastics facility
Vioneo has appointed Wood to design the world’s first industrial scale, fossil-free plastics facility in Belgium.
Woodside signs gas supply agreement for Louisiana LNG
Woodside has signed an agreement with bp for the integrated energy major to supply natural gas to the Louisiana LNG project.
US imports of major transportation fuels decreased in 2024
According to a recent report from the US Energy Information Administration, US imports of major transportation fuels decreased in 2024.
DePoly set to launch plastics recycling showcase plant
DePoly is set to launch a 500 tpy showcase plant to give yesterday’s plastics a new purpose, as it secures US$23 million in funding.