Petrochemicals
BP touts new technologies for ethanol-to-ethylene, syngas-to-acetic acid
SaaBre’s breakthrough technology is a process for the conversion of synthesis gas―carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen derived from hydrocarbons such as natural gas―directly to acetic acid in a proprietary, integrated three-step process that avoids the need to purify CO or purchase methanol.
Jacobs looks to acquire Chinese firm Suzhou Han Chemical Engineering
Suzhou Han Chemical Engineering has two specialty Class A design licenses in China’s chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industry, which allow the firm to provide engineering design, procurement and project management services for all chemical and petrochemical projects in China.
Chevron Phillips moves ahead on Texas olefins expansion after study
The capacity expansion is targeting a 20% minimum increase in a phased approach. Final project approval will be sought in the first quarter of 2014. Construction would be targeted to commence in the first quarter of 2014, and the project would be completed in the second quarter of 2015.
Celanese mulls closure of VAM, acetic anhydride units in Spain, France
Celanese said Monday that it will begin discussions concerning the possible closure of both the acetic anhydride facility in Roussillon and the VAM production unit in Tarragona. These actions were initiated to safeguard the competitiveness of the Celanese acetyl business, according to the company.
How do cyber threats affect petrochemical risk models?
Targeted cyber attacks are increasing, and the attackers’ methods are evolving to evade or circumnavigate existing countermeasures. To explore a threat-led risk model, the key elements must be examined.
Address competency gaps in console operations
Among the professional, trade and administrative personnel required to operate a refinery or petrochemical facility—managers, engineers, electricians, pipefitters, machinists, accountants, admini..
Protect processing plants against jet fires
The impact of jet fires on process equipment is critical, and it is important to examine possible design considerations that can mitigate many of the jet fire consequences.
HP Innovations
ClearSign marks NOx reduction milestoneClearSign Combustion Corp. has cost-effectively reduced NOx to a record-setting 3 ppm. The results indicate that ClearSign’s technology may overcome many of..
Chemicals group Clariant opens German R&D hub
The new center will house the departments for intellectual property management and new business development. As the corporation’s global hub, the CIC will ensure the coordination of Clariant’s world-wide R&D network, which includes centers across Europe, North America, Brazil, Japan, India and China.
Chevron Phillips sells China polystyrene business
“The polystyrene plant is a productive and valued asset, but as a standalone operation for Chevron Phillips Chemical in China, the company has determined the asset is not a strategic fit,” said Dan Coombs, senior vice president of specialties, aromatics and styrenics for Chevron Phillips Chemical.
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