Europe downstream news
Increased alkylethanolamines capacity planned for BASF site in Ludwigshafen
To meet growing customer demand, BASF will increase the capacity for alkylethanolamines by 20% at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
XL Group acquires Artisan Measurement & Control Ltd
Wiltshire-based AMC, specialists in liquid measurement and flow control, will operate as a division of XL Group.
Eni signs agreement to promote Italian advanced biomethane
The agreement was signed with the Italian Biogas Consortium to encourage the principles of the circular economy in energy production.
Yokogawa establishes Yokogawa Norge
The subsidiary will begin sales and service operations in Fornebu, Norway from April 2019.
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.
Haldor Topsoe releases annual report for 2018
Figures show healthy performance in the chemical and refining industries with a 12% increase in revenue.
Wood wins contract to lead project aimed at reducing CO2 emissions
The company will provide engineering and concept design work exploring carbon capture in gas power and industrial settings.
Dean Hislop appointed Managing Director of Renovare Fuels
Former CEO of Tamar Energy will lead the UK-based biogas to liquid-fuel company.
Arkema starts its first US PEKK production plant
To satisfy future demand for carbon fibre reinforced composites and 3D printing materials, the company is strengthening its production capacity.