North America downstream news
SABIC names Chase Plastics as North America distribution partner
Chase Plastics joins Nexeo Solutions as authorised distributor of SABIC’s complete portfolio of specialty materials.
KBR receives contract for solid acid alkylation technology
The company will provide engineering and design services for Wynnewood Refining Co.
WorleyParsons awarded EPC contract for Pipestone gas processing plant
Encana Corp. has chosen WorleyParsons for EPC at its sour, shallow-cut gas plant.
Tellurian’s Driftwood LNG receives FEIS from FERC
The 27.6 million tpy LNG terminal has been proposed for construction near Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Attendees of Downstream 2019 set to triple
Downstream 2019 will be taken to an entirely new level in Houston, Texas, in June 2019, with the number of attendees set to triple previous numbers.
Celanese to acquire synthesis gas production unit from Linde
The unit is located at the Celanese Clear Lake acetyl intermediates manufacturing facility located in Pasadena, Texas.
Pin Oak acquires land for terminal expansion
The site can accommodate in excess of 10 million bbls of bulk liquids storage, as well as a full unit train solution.
Par Pacific closes acquisition of US Oil & Refining Co.
Par Pacific acquires US Oil & Refining Co. and certain affiliated entities for US$358 million plus working capital.
Flotek Industries to sell Florida Chemical to ADM
US$175 million deal accompanies long-term reciprocal supply agreements.
China and US lead global ethylene capacity additions by 2026, says GlobalData
Around 140 planned and announced plants are scheduled to come online during the forecast period.