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Aggreko has appointed Chris Weston as CEO. Mr. Weston is currently managing director of international downstream at Centrica plc, where he is an executive director running the group’s largest div..
What is the ‘refinery of the future’?
For years, technology experts and engineers have discussed the elements and operations that will define the refinery of the future. The refining industry has made great progress from the early days. H..
Chevron Phillips to expand Texas alpha olefins unit
Company officials say the investment reflects Chevron Phillips Chemical’s strategy to leverage North American shale gas development by continuing to grow US-based olefins and polyolefins units.
Braskem to build new polyethylene plant at Texas Gulf Coast complex
The new plant in Texas will manufacture ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), making it the first time for Braskem to produce UHMWPE outside of its home base in Brazil.
Fuel economy standards to cut US gasoline use as diesel and exports rise
One of the primary drivers of the decrease in motor gasoline consumption is more stringent fuel economy standards that will require new light-duty vehicles to average about 49 miles/gal in vehicle model year (MY) 2025, versus their current compliance estimate of about 33 miles/gal in 2012.
Haldor Topsoe to build new Brazil production plant for automotive catalysts
The facility will focus on manufacturing catalysts that can remove dangerous nitrogen oxides as well as particulates and hydrocarbons from the engine exhaust of diesel vehicles such as buses and trucks.
Dow Chemical set to begin construction on new Texas ethane cracker
The projects announced for the Freeport site represent many workers, with 4,000 required for construction of multiple feedstocks, derivatives and supporting infrastructure projects.
US chemical activity barometer continues uptrend
Measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA), the ACC Chemical Activity Barometer's 0.5% gain beat the average first quarter monthly gains of 0.3%.
API calls for faster US approval of LNG exports
After years of delay, the Cameron LNG project is only the second LNG export facility to receive final FERC approval along with its conditional approval from the Department of Energy.
Phillips 66 buys specialty lubricants firm Spectrum
"The acquisition of Spectrum complements our strong-performing Lubricants business by increasing our access to specialized global lubricants markets and is in line with our strategy to selectively grow our marketing and specialties segment," said Tim Taylor, president of Phillips 66.
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