North America downstream news

Huntsman has announced it has joined the American Chemistry Council and Peter Huntsman has been appointed to Executive Committee and Board.

The AFPM has announced its new appointments of Vice President of Petrochemicals and Vice President of State and Local Outreach.

Altus Capital Partners has announced its acquisition of MAX Environmental Technologies, Inc., in order to support company growth in industrial-related waste treatment and disposal.

Savage Inland Marine has announced its purchase of Settoon Towing’s liquid bulk assets.

KP Engineering has announced it has been contracted to provide EPC services to Targa Resources for its new cryogenic gas processing unit.

Worthington Industries has announced the introduction of its multiple element gas container (MEGC).

Ingleside Ethylene has entered the start-up phase for its ethylene unit in Texas, causing a massive jump in new US capacity for 2017.

The API launched a new advertising campaign during the Super Bowl to promote the benefits of products derived from natural gas and oil.

The US Senate has voted to kill the Obama transparency rule for energy companies.

City of Phoenix and Ameresco have hosted a groundbreaking event at the 91st Avenue wastewater treatment plant biogas project.