Downstream petrochemical news

LyondellBasell has named Michael McMurray its executive vice president and chief financial officer, to replace Thomas Aebischer.

SIBUR has announced the opening of a new polymer logistics hub in Vorsino Industrial Park for the distribution of its polymer products.

GlobalData has reported that the Middle East is to propel global acetic acid capacity additions by 2023.

Honeywell has announced that Ceyhan Polipropilen Uretim has selected its technology for a propylene unit at a new petrochemicals complex in Turkey.

GlobalData has reported that China will contribute 61% to global purified terephthalic acid capacity increases by 2023.

GE has announced the successful installation of upgrades on two of the petrochemical facility’s six 6B gas turbines in Eleme, Nigeria.

INEOS is considering the closure of its Seal Sands acrylonitrile plant mainly over concerns for its future long-term safe operation.

SNF Floquip has awarded Wood a US$20 million contract for chemical facilities maintenance and supplemental project services.

SIBUR and Gazprom have signed two roadmaps to advance petrochemical and gas processing cooperation.

GlobalData has reported that 50% of global ethylene dichloride capacity additions by 2023 will be located in Asia.