Downstream petrochemical news
Alberta launches petrochemical programme to attract investment
A new programme intended to turn the Canadian state of Alberta into a leading global producer of petrochemicals has been launched.
Alberta government in talks with Saudi firm on petrochemical plant
Alberta’s government is in talks with a private Saudi company to open a CAN$5 billion to CAN$10 billion (US$3.8 billion – US$7.6 billion) petrochemical plant.
Amur GCC selects Univation technology for polyethylene project
The Amur Gas Chemical Complex has selected Univation Technologies’ UNIPOL™ PE Process for three world-scale PE reactor lines.
Construction starts on US$20 billion petrochemical and refining complex in China
China has started building a mega petrochemical and refining complex in Shandong province this week, according to local state media reports.
ADNOC seeking closer UAE-India downstream ties
In the past two years, ADNOC has enhanced its strategic energy links with India – a key growth market for crude, refined and petrochemical products.
Grace licenses process technology to Dongguan Grand Resource
W. R. Grace & Co. has licensed its UNIPOL PP Process Technology to Dongguan Grand Resource.
Lummus Technology awarded contract for large-scale polypropylene unit in Brunei
Lummus Technology's Novolen business has been awarded a contract by Hengyi Industries for a large-scale polypropylene unit in Brunei.
Borealis naphtha cavern receives first delivery
Borealis has announced that its new naphtha cavern in Porvoo, Finland, has now been safely commissioned.
NOVA Chemicals sells expandable styrenics business
NOVA Chemicals has said the sale of its expandable styrenics business to Alpek will allow it to focus on its olefin and polyethylene business.
Saudi Aramco and SABIC reassessing crude-oil-to-chemicals project
SABIC has said the two companies are now considering the integration of Saudi Aramco’s existing refineries in Yanbu with a mixed feed steam cracker and downstream olefin derivative units.