Downstream petrochemical news
Next Wave to build ethylene to alkylate facility in Texas
Next Wave Energy Partners has announced that it has reached a final investment decision to construct an ethylene to alkylate facility in Pasadena, Texas.
Propylene oxide capacity increases to be led by China
GlobalData has reported that China will lead global propylene oxide capacity increases by 2023.
Honeywell technology selected for second Enterprise PDH plant
Enterprise has selected Honeywell for its second propane dehydrogenation plant in Texas, US.
Baker Hughes, C3.ai, and Microsoft announce digital collaboration
Baker Hughes, C3.ai, and Microsoft have announced that they have teamed up to offer digital solutions to the energy industry.
McDermott awarded contracts for two ethylene crackers
McDermott has been awarded technology and extended basic engineering contracts for two ethylene crackers in Russia.
KBR awarded commercial licence for vinyl acetate monomer technology
Shenghong Refining Petrochemical has awarded KBR a contract for a 300 000 tpy vinyl acetate monomer unit in China.
Axens and CORYS enter into global exclusive collaboration agreement
Axens and CORYS have entered into a collaboration agreement to offer digital solutions to the downstream sector.
TTM secures ethylene furnace cleaning jobs in France
Manoir and Tube Tech have announced that they have been selected to clean two ethylene furnaces in France.
Baker Hughes begins construction of Saudi Arabian chemical facility
Baker Hughes has held a ground-breaking ceremony for its chemical manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
72% of PTA capacity growth to be located in Asia
GlobalData has reported that 72% of global purified terephthalic acid capacity additions by 2023 will be contributed by Asia.