Downstream petrochemical news

Petrobras has started operating the second module of the natural gas processing unit (UPGN) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

BW Singapore FSRU has completed its commissioning with commercial operations set to begin in May 2025.

Vitol has launched a new FuelEU compliant co-processed VLSFO offering for marine customers from its Fujairah refinery.

Sinopec’s Ningbo Zhenhai subsidiary has selected ECI Group’s HPPE technology for a new EVA/LDPE plant in China.

Vioneo has appointed Wood to design the world’s first industrial scale, fossil-free plastics facility in Belgium.

Woodside has signed an agreement with bp for the integrated energy major to supply natural gas to the Louisiana LNG project.

According to a recent report from the US Energy Information Administration, US imports of major transportation fuels decreased in 2024.

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.

MAIRE has announced awards for an overall value of approximately €900 million for EPC contracts.

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Praj Industries Ltd have joined forces to revolutionise polylactic acid production and circular economy.