Middle East downstream news
Value chain partners in the Arabian Gulf join forces
Value chain partners in the Arabian Gulf have joined global efforts to address plastic waste.
ADNOC Logistics and Services acquires six VLCCs
The six vessels will have a 300 000 metric t deadweight and the ability to carry nearly 2 million bbl of crude oil, adding a total of 12 million bbl capacity to the ADNOC L&S fleet.
Becht acquires EPS Customer Solutions
Through the addition of EPS Customer Solutions, Becht is establishing a broader physical presence in the EMEA region in order to provide support for the refining and petrochemical industries.
High catalyst selectivity prompts cycle length extension at Petro Rabigh monoethylene glycol plant
The plant in Saudi Arabia uses the Shell OMEGA process, which is based on the catalytic conversion of both ethylene to ethylene oxide and ethylene oxide to ethylene glycol.
Honeywell to support expansion of SIDPEC petrochemical complex in Alexandria
The upgrade is part of an expansion of the facility to incorporate propylene and polypropylene production and increase the supply of petrochemical products to domestic and international customers.
GlobalData: Asia to lead global acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene capacity additions by 2024
Global acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene capacity is poised to register a total growth of 19% from 11.36 million tpy in 2019 to 13.49 million tpy in 2024, according to GlobalData.
Penspen to undertake engineering works at Jebel Dhanna Crude Receiving facility
Penspen has been awarded a detailed engineering contract from Target Engineering Construction Company in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
DEFSA undertakes O&M services of KIPIC LNG terminal in Kuwait
DESFA has undertaken the provision of operation and maintenance (O&M) services of the KIPIC LNG terminal in Kuwait.
TechnipFMC begins work on hydrocracking complex in Egypt
TechnipFMC has an EPC contract with Assiut National Oil Processing Co. (ANOPC) for the construction of a new hydrocracking complex for the Assiut refinery in Egypt.
Uniper Energy Dubai and Neutral Fuels team up on maritime biofuel in UAE
The companies will provide maritime biofuel in Fujairah, UAE.