Downstream petrochemical news

GlobalData has reported that China will contribute 46% of global phthalic anhydride capacity in 2019.

Odfjell Terminals Houston has been selected to provide bulk liquid terminal services for INEOS Styrolution’s planned ASA plant.

BASF has announced that it plans to expand its ethylene oxide and derivatives complex at its Verbund site in Antwerp.

Expanding the company’s offering to the North American oil and gas market, Italmatch Chemicals has acquired Water Science Technologies.

BIAXPLEN has acquired a 50% stake in the European BOPP film producer Manucor.

DIALOG has officially launched Phase 3A of its Pengerang Deepwater Terminals development, Malaysia.

SIBUR and Netkanika have signed a strategic cooperation agreement exploring the export of polypropylene nonwoven materials.

Enterprise has announced that it is to proceed with the construction of the PDH 2 petrochemicals plant, supported by LyondellBasell agreements.

BASF has announced the expansion of its neopentyl glycol capacity in Germany and China, raising its worldwide capacity to 215 000 tpy.

Bilfinger UK has been awarded a seven-year maintenance contract by ExxonMobil for its Fife Ethylene Plant.