Middle East downstream news
Axens awarded licensing contract for Borouge 4 project in UAE
Aexens will supply a MTBE unit coupled with a 1-Butene production unit and 1-Hexene unit for the Borouge 4 project.
Global chemical supply and demand threatened by Middle East escalation
ICIS warns that escalating tension in the Middle East could seriously disrupt global trade in chemicals and oil products.
ADNOC and Reliance Industries sign petrochemical agreement
ADNOC has announced that it has signed a framework agreement with Reliance Industries Limited to explore the development of an ethylene dichloride facility.
COOEC-Fluor completes module programme for Al-Zour project
COOEC-Fluor has completed its modular fabrication programme for the KIPIC Al-Zour project in Kuwait.
Alfa Laval wins SEK60 million refinery order
Alfa Laval heat exchangers will be supplied for a refinery in the Middle East, in an order worth SEK60 million.
Mammoet and L&T complete heavy lifting activities at Orpic refinery
Mammoet and Larsen & Toubro have announced the completion of heavy lifting activities during the turnaround of Orpic’s Sohar Refinery in Oman.
Sinopec completes central unit of Al-Zour refinery
Sinopec has announced that it has completed the central unit of the Al-Zour refinery in Kuwait.
ADNOC and Reliance Industries Limited sign petrochemical agreement
ADNOC and Reliance Industries Limited have signed a framework agreement to explore the development of an ethylene dichloride facility.
NCC Group opens Aman Integrated Solutions Lab
NCC Group has announced the opening of a testing facility for a range of sectors in KIZAD, UAE.
GCC chemical industry achieved US$84.1 billion revenue in 2018
The GPCA has released its ‘GPCA Pulse of the Chemical Industry Report’, highlighting strong growth in GCC countries.