Americas
Dow, OxyChem form chlorocarbon venture to meet rising refrigerants demand
Dow Chemical and Occidental Chemical (OxyChem) intend to form a joint venture to manufacture and market a new chlorocarbon solution that is a building block for advanced climate-friendly refrigerants, initially for use in automobile air conditioning systems.
Dow to spend $25mn/yr on US university R&D work
Dow Chemical has increased its investment in research and development programs with leading US universities with a $25 million/year commitment for 10 years. The investment will be distributed among 11 institutions to strengthen research in traditional scientific fields important to Dow and to the nation’s future, the company said.
Murphy Oil completes US refinery sale to Calumet
Calumet Specialty Products has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Murphy Oil’s refinery and associated operating assets and inventories in Superior, Wisconsin, for about $442 million, subject to post-closing purchase price adjustments.
PolyOne to buy specialty additives firm ColorMatrix
US-based specialty polymers firm PolyOne has agreed to acquire ColorMatrix, a leading global innovator in liquid colorants, additives and fluoropolymers, in a deal worth $486 million.
Oxea raises syngas capacity by 10% at Texas plant
Global chemical producer Oxea has increased its manufacturing capacity for syngas by 10% at its plant in Bay City, Texas, it said on Monday, seeking to further optimize its value-adding chains and boost product availability.
Halliburton acquires oilfield service firm Multi-Chem
Energy products and services major Halliburton has completed its previously-announced acquisition of oilfield chemicals firm Multi-Chem. Initially announced in September, the acquisition further strengthens Halliburton’s total offering while improving its competitiveness in a rapidly expanding global business, the company said.
Dominion seeks US trade permission to export LNG
Dominion has filed with the US Department of Energy (DoE) for permission to use its Dominion Cove Point facility on the Chesapeake Bay in Lusby, Md., to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to any country with which the US does not prohibit trade.
Enbridge expands N America crude pipeline access
Enbridge on Monday announced a pair of projects that will provide increased access for refineries in the US Midwest and in Ontario, Canada, to light crude oil produced in the western US and Canada.
Fine-tune diesel hydrotreating operations
This refinery used a simulator to train operators effectively
Find benefits in automating boiler systems
Dynamic models unravel potential problems in high-pressure steam production and consumption
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