Downstream petrochemical news
KBR begins work on EPC phase of Methanex methanol project
Following a successful FEED phase, KBR has begun work on the EPC phase of Methanex’s Geismar 3 methanol project.
McDermott awarded fluid catalytic cracking unit contract
IndianOil has awarded McDermott a contract for the use of its technology at a fluid catalytic cracking unit in India.
ExxonMobil starts production on Beaumont polyethylene line
ExxonMobil has started production on its new polyethylene line at its Beaumont plant, increasing capacity by 65%.
Conser celebrates 50th anniversary
In an event in Rome, attended by staff and external collaborators, Conser has celebrated its 50th anniversary.
China to drive global propylene industry growth
GlobalData reports that China will drive global propylene industry growth between 2019 and 2030.
IndianOil launches two new engine oils
IndianOil has launched two new grades of engine oils for new generation petrol and diesel vehicles.
Grace licenses polypropylene technology to Nayara Energy
Nayara Energy will use Grace polypropylene technology to produce phthalate-free homopolymers at the Vadinar Refinery in India.
OMV invests €64 million in new petrochemicals plant
OMV has decided to invest €64 million in the construction of an ISO C4 plant in Burghausen, Germany.
World’s largest catalytic dehydrogenation plant successfully started up
The world’s largest catalytic dehydrogenation plant, producing propane and isobutene, has been successfully started up in Liaoning Province, China.
Sasol opens new alkoxylation plant in China
Sasol has announced the opening of its new alkoxylation plant in Nanjing, China.