Petrochemicals
HP Viewpoint: Methanol takes on LNG for future marine fuels
As the lifecycle economics of using MeOH compared with other emission compliance options become more evident, we will see the tide rising on the use of MeOH as a marine engine fuel.
HP News
Shell to become largest LNG player with €47-B BG Group acquisition Royal Dutch Shell’s agreement to purchase BG Group for approximately €47 B in cash and shares is the oil and gas ..
HP Industry Metrics
Global product markets and refinery margins, particularly in the US, have seen steady improvement since January. Worldwide gasoline demand has soared in recent months in both OECD and non-OECD regions..
HP People
Cornelius Weitzmann has been appointed managing director of the Power, Oil & Gas business division at Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG. He will be taking over from Matthias Grawe, who is leaving the company...
Safety and environmental updates for HPI storage tanks
   © leungchopan—Shutterstock.com Storage tanks are common in any hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) facility or receiving/shipping terminal. Crude oil, refined produc..
Honeywell opens China propylene catalysts plant
This new site in Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province, has begun production of catalysts used to covert propane to propylene as traditional sources for this product shrink.
OSHA to require new chemicals labeling system beginning this June
Starting June 1, OSHA will put in effect a new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) standard. The new standard will improve communication of safety concerns and handling instructions.
Praxair to boost gases supply for CNOOC refinery expansion in China
Praxair’s product line plants will provide oxygen and nitrogen to China's CNOOC to support the company’s refinery expansion from 250,000 to 460,000 bpd of oil.
Specialty chemicals firm Solenis opens new world headquarters in Delaware
The headquarters will accommodate 120 employees supporting a variety of corporate functions for the specialty chemicals company, which was previously known as Ashland Water Technologies.
Shintech commits to new US Gulf ethane cracker, contracts Toyo, CB&I
The new facility will use the licensed ethylene technology by Lummus Technology. The produced ethylene will be supplied as feedstock to Shintech’s existing PVC resin production facilities.
- Dow, Ambipar partner to promote plastics recycling in South America 11/26
- Hygenco selects Topsoe as technology provider for green ammonia production 11/26
- IAG announces new E-SAF deal with Infinium, remains on track to deliver 2030 target 11/26
- Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels 11/26
- Russia's oil and gas revenue down by a third in November m/m 11/26
- Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges 11/26
