Middle East downstream news
McDermott awarded petrochemicals contract in Kuwait
McDermott will supply the basic engineering, technology licence, and catalyst for an integrated petrochemicals unit in Kuwait.
Global polyethylene capacity growth to be led by Asia and North America
GlobalData has reported that Asia and North America will lead global polyethylene capacity additions by 2023.
ADNOC signs long-term agreement for base oil sales into China
The Xiamen Sinolook Oil Co. Ltd will import ADNOC’s base oil, Adbase into China.
OPITO appoints new Vice President to support safety in the Middle East and Africa
Based in OPITO’s Dubai office, Richard Roberts will work alongside the region’s national and international oil companies.
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.
Petrochemical cooperation planned between OMV and ADNOC
Another development in ADNOC’s strategy of expanding its petrochemical business, OMV plan further collaboration with the UAE company.
Saudi Aramco announce broad expansion in petrochemical capacity
In a speech given at the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association’s Research and Innovation summit, Aramco outlined their vision of increased research and production in the industry.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company wins Oil and Gas Project of the Year award
The UAE company won the award at the 2019 MEED Projects Awards for the Taweelah Gas Compression Plant’s swift completion and high safety standards.
Borouge awards WorleyParsons PMC contract for the world’s largest mixed feed cracker
WorleyParsons will take charge of the project management contract for the Ruwais petrochemicals complex in Abu Dhabi.
Cook Compression adds Authorised Service Partners in Africa and the Middle East
Fancraft and WoodServ join three other Cook Compression Authorised Service Partners.