Asia/Pacific
Technip Energies awarded a contract for a low-CO2 mega ethylene plant for Huizhou Phase III Project in China
Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Ltd. (CSPC) for the Huizhou Phase III project, a mega liquid ethylene cracker located in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China.
Strong plastics market and emphasis on fire hazard control to spur alumina trihydrate demand in the U.S.
The growth of the global alumina trihydrate market is attributed to its diverse application in numerous industries such as plastics, papers, paints & coatings, and others is the key factor propelling the growth.
MAN Energy Solutions ships world’s largest salt bath reactors to China
MAN Energy Solutions supplies three salt-powered reactor systems for the production of biodegradable plastic to a leading Chinese chemical company.
Sulzer develops gas turbine solution for Chinese powerplant
Sulzer has developed and implemented a modular retrofit solution to help a gas turbine powerplant in Jiangsu Province, China, reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and comply with a stringent new emissions standard.
Covestro expands production capacity for polycarbonate films in Thailand
Covestro plans to further increase its global production capacity for polycarbonate specialty films to meet the rising demand in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide. The company has started building new extrusion lines at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Park in Thailand.
Asia-Pacific chemical processing industry expansion contributes to the shell and tube heat exchangers market
The expansion of the chemical processing industry is a notable factor contributing to the growth of the market in the Asia Pacific region. The region has a strong chemical processing sector, and the increasing demand for chemical products is driving the demand for heat exchangers, which are used to transfer heat in various chemical processing applications.
China's diesel exports could fall as refiners focus on domestic demand/filling reserves
China's diesel exports could fall to an eight-month low in March as refiners focus on meeting local demand and increasing domestic stockpiles ahead of planned overhauls at refineries.
Thailand cabinet extends tax cuts on diesel to help with cost of living
Thailand's cabinet agreed to extend an excise tax cut on diesel for another two months to July 20 to help reduce the costs of living.
Pengerang Energy Complex inks $102-B agreements for feedstock supply and product offtake
Pengerang Energy Complex (PEC) announced that it has signed key agreements with several blue-chip partners for the upcoming PEC, located within the dedicated Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex in Johor, Malaysia.
Indian fuel demand in February was the highest in 24 yr
India's fuel demand hit its highest level in at least 24 years in February, with industrial activity in Asia's third biggest economy boosted by cheap Russian oil.
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