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SP Chemicals selects Lummus' CATOFIN and Novolen Technologies

Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced an integrated technology award from SP Chemicals and its subsidiary SP Olefins.

CNOOC, Shell JV sign $5.6-B agreement to expand ethylene plant in China

CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Ltd signed a framework agreement worth $5.6-B with China’s Huizhou city government to expand its ethylene project in the city.

China's mega private refineries to keep output high to April as margins improve

China's mega private refineries are expected to operate at full processing rates or higher until April as their margins have improved after the government lifted COVID-19 restrictions.

Saudi Aramco boosts China investment with two refinery deals

Saudi Aramco raised its multi-billion dollar investment in China by finalizing and upgrading a planned joint venture in northeast China and acquiring an expanded stake in a privately controlled petrochemical group.

Saudi Aramco to open new China refinery-petchem complex in 2026

Saudi Aramco and its Chinese partners aim to start full operations at a refinery and petrochemical project in northeast China in 2026 to meet the country's growing demand for fuel and petrochemicals.

U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Myanmar, targets jet fuel suppliers

The United States on Friday announced further sanctions against Myanmar, targeting the supply of jet fuel to Myanmar's military following air strikes in civilian populated areas.

2023 AFPM Annual Meeting: Continuing to drive progress and energy security through innovation

The 2023 AFPM Annual Meeting kicked off Monday in San Antonio, Texas. The AFPM Annual Meeting is the world's premier refining meeting, assembling key executives, decision-makers and technical experts from refining businesses, technology providers, contracting and consulting firms, and equipment manufacturers around the world.

Technip Energies awarded a contract for a low-CO2 mega ethylene plant for Huizhou Phase III Project in China

Technip Energies has been awarded a contract by CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Ltd. (CSPC) for the Huizhou Phase III project, a mega liquid ethylene cracker located in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China.

CPChem invests in Closed Loop Partners' Circular Plastics Fund

Closed Loop Partners’ Circular Plastics Fund announced Tuesday the addition of two new investors– Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) and Charter Next Generation (CNG)–bringing the fund’s total capital to $45 M in an effort to support the development of plastics recycling and recovery infrastructure in North America.

ExxonMobil boosts fuel supply with $2-B Beaumont refinery expansion

ExxonMobil announced the successful startup of its Beaumont refinery expansion project, which adds 250,000 bpd of capacity to one of the largest refining and petrochemical complexes along the U.S. Gulf Coast. This is the largest refinery expansion in more than a decade will help meet growing demand for affordable, reliable energy.