Downstream petrochemical news
Grand opening ceremony held for new Louisiana chemical complex
Lotte Chemical and Westlake Chemical have hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new chemical complex in Louisiana.
Indian propylene technology contract awarded to McDermott
McDermott has been awarded a technology contract by Chennai Petroleum Corp. for an Indian propylene plant.
ExxonMobil doubles plant’s manufacturing capacity of speciality elastomers
ExxonMobil will double the manufacturing capacity of speciality elastomers at its plant in Newport, Wales.
Mitsubishi Chemical to boost US production of EVOH resin
Anticipating growing demand for EVOH resin, Mitsubishi Chemical plans to increase production at its US subsidiary twelvefold.
KBR awarded maintenance services contract by Sadara
Sadara, a joint venture between Aramco and Dow Chemical, has awarded a long-term maintenance services contract to KBR.
Inaugural Downstream Industry Awards announced
Petrochemical Update has announced the launch of the Downstream Industry Awards.
ITT acquires Rheinhütte Pumpen Group
In an expansion of its portfolio of industrial pump technologies, ITT has acquired Rheinhütte Pumpen Group.
ExxonMobil announces US$2 billion chemical expansion project
ExxonMobil has announces that it will invest US$2 billion in the expansion of its Baytown facility, the largest integrated petrochemical complex in the US.
Sulzer acquires GTC Technology
Strengthening its Chemtech business, Sulzer has bought GTC, a technology provider for the petrochemical industry.
Mammoet sets up new facility in Antwerp
Mammoet has set up a new dockside base in the Port of Antwerp to increase its capabilities and equipment availability.