Petrochemicals
Clariant acquires Louisiana chemical storage hub
The Broussard facility in Louisiana includes a 2,000-square-foot analytical laboratory, an 1,800-square-foot quality control laboratory, and 400,000 gallons of total chemical storage.
Fluor wins contractor services work on Azerbaijan gas, chemicals project
Fluor is slated to provide project management contractor services for SOCAR's new oil-gas processing and petrochemical complex (OGPC) in Azerbaijan.
GTC licenses benzene removal tech to CIS refiner
GTC will supply the basic engineering package, technical services, proprietary catalyst and equipment for the new unit at the Seydi refinery. Start-up is planned for 2016.
Albemarle to build new FCC catalysts plant in UAE
This announcement follows Albemarle's successful delivery of catalysts for the startup of the FCC unit in Takreer's newly-expanded Ruwais refinery.
Manoir, Howell partner on fabrication work for US petrochemical clients
Under this partnership, Howell Industries has been certified according to Manoir quality standards for its assemblies and fabrication of Manaurite® high alloy tubes, fittings and ancillary equipment for ethylene, hydrogen and direct reduction of iron furnaces.
Study: US chemical exports linked to shale gas to double by 2030
While markets are dynamic, the conclusions of the industry report point to a long-term competitive advantage for many US manufacturers of shale gas-derived chemicals.
Verisk Analytics buys energy, chemical analysis provider Wood Mackenzie
The deal advances Verisk’s strategy to expand internationally and positions the company in markets that relate closely to the company’s existing supply chain and climate risk initiatives.
Merichem buys Kenox wet-air oxidation process
Merichem is a leader in licensing patented process technologies and supplying proprietary equipment to provide hydrocarbon treating solutions and by-product management services.
BASF acquires Seashell nanowire technology
With unique properties like higher conductivity and flexibility, silver nanowires are becoming an attractive alternative to indium tin oxide (ITO) for transparent conductive layers.
CB&I to build refinery storage tanks for Kuwait clean fuels project
The project scope includes the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction of 39 storage tanks and two spheres for the Clean Fuel Project (CFP), a major initiative of KNPC.
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