Downstream petrochemical news
ExxonMobil invests in expansion of its Singapore-based integrated manufacturing complex
ExxonMobil is expanding the Singapore complex’s ability to upgrade product slate to higher-value lube base stocks and distillates.
Elliott Group completes merger of Ebara International Corporation
Ebara International Corporation has now become one of four business units within Elliott Group.
Azelis Americas selected by BASF as national distributer for urethane raw materials
Azelis Americas will be the national distributor for polyurethane chemicals in the US and Canada.
Big oil to boost petrochemicals footprint
A new report from ICIS suggests that ‘big oil’ in the Middle East will boost the global petrochemicals footprint.
Saudi Aramco acquires 70% majority stake in SABIC
Advancing its integrated refining and petrochemicals business, Aramco gains access to SABIC’s 62 million tpy petrochemicals capacity.
Nouryon to double organic peroxides capacity in Mexico
The upscaling follows the trend of increased investment in the global petrochemicals industry.
McDermott awarded Unipetrol refinery EPCM contract
McDermott to provide its industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services to upgrade Unipetrol's hydrocracking unit.
hte celebrates 20th anniversary
The chemical industry technology research company was founded in 1999 and today plays an important role in catalysis R&D.
New contract for ethylene and refinery expansion complex in China awarded to Wood
A further development in the company’s relationship with Sinochem, Wood will provide project management and EPCM services.
Chevron Lummus Global announces successful start-up of RDS unit at NSRP in Vietnam
The 105 000 bpd RHDS unit started up in May 2018 and passed performance guarantees in December 2018.