Europe downstream news

Axens has announced that its latest nickel-based catalyst has been chosen by Galp for its selective hydrogenation unit.

In a move to improve reliability and reduce flaring, ExxonMobil has announced a £140 million investment in its Fife ethylene plant.

PKN ORLEN has licensed Honeywell UOP technology to increase production of petrochemical products in its Polish facility.

Maersk and Koole Terminals will produce 0.5% sulfur marine fuel in the Port of Rotterdam in order to comply with IMO 2020 regulations.

Qatar Terminal and Fluxys LNG have signed a long-term LNG services agreement for the Zeebrugge LNG terminal.

INEOS has completed the acquisition of Ashland’s Composites and Marl Intermediates businesses.

Working with INA, Clariant has successfully tested the usability of miscanthus for conversion into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol.

Over the last three years CLH has invested almost €23 million in RDI projects to enhance the efficiency and quality of its services.

The Natural Gas Public Company of Cyprus sought advice from DLA Piper regarding its tender for an offshore LNG import terminal.

Mammoet shares the story of the work behind the transport and installation of two cracking columns for PCK Raffinerie in Germany.