North America downstream news

Azelis Americas will be the national distributor for polyurethane chemicals in the US and Canada.

The Sempra Energy subsidiary will be able to export US natural gas to Mexico before exporting the processed LNG to non-FTA countries.

The upscaling follows the trend of increased investment in the global petrochemicals industry.

Demonstrating their commitment to the North American oil and gas market, Airswift have filled a number of senior positions.

The company will provide engineering and concept design work exploring carbon capture in gas power and industrial settings.

The unit will be installed in a processing plant in the Bakken Shale Play of North Dakota later in the year.

Over US$200 billion is to be invested in the industry, according to Wood Mackenzie Senior Vice President Chemicals, Steve Zinger.

Velocys has announced the return of two FT reactors after the demonstration run was completed last year in Oklahoma City.

To satisfy future demand for carbon fibre reinforced composites and 3D printing materials, the company is strengthening its production capacity.

Combined with lacking investor confidence, delays to a number of projects have reduced output predictions, according to report.