Downstream petrochemical news
BP agrees to sell its petrochemicals business
BP has announced its agreement to sell its petrochemicals business to INEOS for US$5 billion.
Agilyx and TechnipFMC announce collaboration
Agilyx and TechnipFMC have announced a collaboration to explore new pathways for post-use polystyrene.
Axens catalysts selected for the largest petrochemical project in China
Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical has selected Axens selective hydrogenation catalysts for its petrochemical project.
KBR signs MoU with L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering
KBR has signed a memorandum of understanding with L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering for refinery and petrochemical projects.
China and India to lead global polypropylene capacity additions
GlobalData has reported that global polypropylene capacity additions will be driven by China and India.
Clariant introduces new polypropylene catalyst series
Clariant has announced its next-generation series of catalysts for the production of polypropylene.
Amarinth receives vertical pumps order
Amarinth has secured an order from NAMA for 14 vertical pumps to be installed at ADNOC’s Ruwais East Refinery.
Aramco completes acquisition of stake in SABIC
Aramco has completed its acquisition of 70% of SABIC from the Public Investment Fund.
TechnipFMC and Clariant sign joint development agreement
TechnipFMC and Clariant have signed a joint development agreement for the production of acrylonitrile.
MFG Chemical plant achieves ISO certification
MFG Chemical has announced that its Pasadena, Texas, plant has received ISO 9001: 2015 certification.