Europe downstream news
Borealis looks to extend polypropylene operations in Belgium
Borealis has selected Jacobs to conduct a feasibility study for a polypropylene expansion project.
Accenture to assist Statoil’s digitalisation initiative
Accenture will provide support to Statoil's locations in Norway and North America, as well as other markets leveraging its global delivery network.
European gas market can manage cuts to Groningen output - industry official
In an interview with Reuters, Stephen Kamphues claimed that the European gas market could withstand planned cuts to production from the Groningen gas field.
AspenTech software selected for Saras refinery
Saras has selected AspenTech’s prescriptive maintenance software to improve business performance and drive operational excellence at its refinery.
UPM and ZERO push for green practices in transportation and petrochemical industry
UPM and ZERO are cooperating to enhance knowledge of sustainable fossil-free bioproducts and promote renewable fuels for transportation.
Metso appoint Interim President and CEO
Eeva Sipilä has been appointed Metso's interim President and CEO, and will take up her position on 3 February.
BASF installs Honeywell technology at chemical complex
BASF’s new control room at its waste incineration complex in Germany is equipped with Honeywell technology.
Shell and ITM Power to build world’s largest hydrogen electrolysis plant
The plant will be located at Shell’s Rhineland refinery in Germany and will have a peak capacity of 10 MW.
Haldor Topsoe appoints Deputy CEO
Amy Hebert will join the company’s executive management on 1 February.
Tank floor inspection technologies added to rental fleet
Ashtead Technology is using tank floor inspection technology manufactured by Eddyfi Technologies for safety and environmental reasons.