Petrochemicals
CNOOC completes construction on $2.9-B, 1.8-MMtpy integrated complex in east China
China National Offshore Oil Corp has completed building a $2.9-B, 1.8-MMtpy integrated refining and petrochemical complex in eastern China
Sumitomo Chemical achieves scale-up of its process for producing propylene directly from ethanol
Sumitomo Chemical has constructed and begun operation of a pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works for its new proprietary process to produce propylene directly from ethanol.
EcoCortec, Jakob Schober GmbH awarded sustainability award for closed-loop circular films solution
This prestigious recognition highlights EcoCortec's and Jakob Schober’s tireless efforts in establishing a practical and effective closed-loop recycling system for its green VpCI® corrosion protection films and bags.
China’s Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical first half profit slides
The company said the market remains challenging, with strong supply and weak demand, rising penetration of new-energy vehicles squeezing fuel demand, and the chemical sector still at a cyclical low.
Major South Korean petrochemical firms and production
South Korean producers have suffered losses due to oversupply, particularly in China, the biggest petrochemical market, and sluggish demand.
Vioneo awards Lummus polypropylene contract for world's first industrial scale fossil-free plastics from green methanol facility
Lummus Technology announced Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new grassroots plant in Antwerp, Belgium.
Research: Developing an energy-saving, carbon-capturing method for making ethylene glycol
New electrochemical system cuts waste, slashes emissions, and conserves energy while producing key chemical
Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal
Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal.
Eni to sale 49.99% share in carbon capture business to GIP
Eni and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading global infrastructure investor and a part of BlackRock, signed an agreement related to the sale of a stake of 49.99% in Eni CCUS Holding – a leading global player in the CCUS sector (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage).
Digital Exclusive: Monetizing stranded offgases from oil and gas facilities
The objective of this article is to explore various viable solutions to monetize the stranded offgases produced in upstream oil and gas production and processing facilities.
- ITT to acquire SPX Flow for > $4.77 B, expanding leadership in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies 12/5
- MOL Group introduces eco-friendly Bag-in-Box packaging for lubricants 12/5
- Russia and India sign deal to build urea plant in Russia 12/5
- U.S. liquid fuels groups announce progress on E15, small refinery exemption reform 12/5
- Million Air and Avfuel bring SAF to Austin, Texas (U.S.) 12/5
- Chinese refiners buy oil from storage, raise output with fresh import quota 12/5
