Cracking
Decarbonize the FCCU through maximizing low-carbon propylene
As the global energy system continues to be threatened by geopolitical tensions, the refining industry continues to demonstrate an outstanding capacity for adaptation.
A novel process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and acetic acid
The authors’ company has developed a commercial chemical process<sup>a</sup> for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODH-E). By means of a heterogeneous catalyst, ethane and oxygen are selectively converted into ethylene and acetic acid, which, after separation and purification, are provided in polymer-grade and glacial quality, respectively.
New investment strengthens Johnson Matthey’s position in the fluid catalytic cracking additives market
Johnson Matthey announced a multi-million-dollar investment in the fluid catalytic cracking additives space to enhance its innovation capabilities and strengthen its position in this market.
Axens successfully starts up hydrocracking units at Shenghong's integrated refinery in China
Axens successfully started several new units at Shenghong Refining & Chemical (Lianyungang) Co. Ltd’s crude-to-paraxylene complex in China’s province of Jiangsu.
Topsoe ammonia technology to boost Approtium's hydrogen production in South Korea
Topsoe has signed an engineering agreement with Approtium to deliver its proven ammonia cracking technology, H2RETAKE, converting low-carbon ammonia, also referred to as blue ammonia, back into hydrogen.
ARCC signs contract with SGC Arabia for SEPC ethylene cracker plant expansion in Saudi Arabia
Al Rushid Construction Co. has officially signed a contract with South Korea-based company SGC Arabia to serve as the general contractor for the expansion of the ethylene cracker plant at the Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company.
MHI Compressor International Corporation selected to supply critical turbomachinery for Dow’s net-zero ethylene cracker complex in Canada
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation will supply critical turbomachinery packages to Dow for their Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project – the world’s first net-zero scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions ethylene cracker.
Borouge 4 construction surpasses 50% completion milestone
Borouge announced that the Borouge 4 project, one of the largest industrial projects underway in the UAE, is over 50% complete.
Chevron Lummus Global awarded new licensing contract for HPCL's integrated hydrocracker and catalytic dewaxing unit
Chevron Lummus Global LLC announced the award of a new licensing contract by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for the development of a grassroots integrated hydrocracker and catalytic dewaxing unit and a full catalyst reload of their existing lube oil upgrading program at the Mumbai Refinery in India.
Russia's NORSI refinery may halve high-octane gasoline output after outages
Lukoil's NORSI oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod may halve high-octane gasoline output after an emergency stoppage at one of two plant's catalytic cracking unit.
- IRPC extends abstracts deadline following strong industry interest 4/7
- BDI signs contract with Ghent Renewables for the construction of a new biofuel feedstock pre-treatment plant 4/7
- Update: IATA airlines chief warns aviation industry falling behind on net-zero 4/7
- Improved recycling of plastic from packaging waste 4/7
- India not to raise petrol, diesel retail prices despite tax hike 4/7
- China teapot oil refiners improve run rates but demand woes, sanctions weigh 4/7
