Petrochemicals
Sinopec's SBC project with 170,000 TPY production capacity goes into operation
Hainan Baling Chemical New Material Co., Ltd. has launched production of its styrene-butadiene copolymer project in Hainan, China, which will reach an annual production capacity of 170,000 tons.
Dassault Aviation to use sustainable aviation fuel for Falcon Aircraft in Little Rock
The use of SAF at this site is part of the SAF plan implemented by Dassault to reduce the carbon footprint of its aviation operations.
Biden administration proposes protections from chemical used to sterilize equipment, spices
The Biden administration proposed new health protections to reduce exposure of U.S. workers and communities to ethylene oxide, a toxic, colorless gas mainly used to sterilize medical equipment and spices.
China chemical groups seek Beijing nod for $10-B Indonesia refinery
Two Chinese polyester fiber makers are seeking Beijing's approval to build a $10-B refinery and petrochemical complex in Indonesia.
Placon awarded grant to invest in new sorting equipment for increased PET recycling
Placon has been awarded a grant to catalyze their investment in new front-end sorting equipment.
India's March fuel demand soars on robust economic activity
India's fuel consumption jumped to a record high in March fueled by robust economic activity in the world's third biggest oil consumer.
Evonik sells Lülsdorf site to ICIG
Evonik is selling its site in Lülsdorf, Germany and the associated cyanuric chloride business in Wesseling, Germany to International Chemical Investors Group.
Private Chinese firm scores first with kerosene-oxygen rocket launch
Beijing Tianbing Technology Co on Sunday successfully launched a kerosene-oxygen rocket.
Indonesia must jump ethanol feedstock hurdle to repeat biodiesel success
Indonesia, the world's biggest palm oil biodiesel user, is now working to introduce bioethanol mandates for gasoline to further cut fuel imports and carbon emissions, but it will first have to secure more bio feedstock and solve thorny technical problems.
Singapore imports of Russian naphtha surge as EU ban shifts flows
Singapore's imports of Russian naphtha nearly tripled in the first quarter of 2023, government data showed, after the European Union banned oil products imports from Russia.
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