Petrochemicals
Rönesans Holding closes financing on $2-B PP production plant in Türkiye
Rönesans Holding, one of Türkiye’s largest contracting and investment conglomerates, has closed the financing to progress the development of a major new polypropylene (PP) production plant and terminal facility, which will be one of the largest private sector industrial investments in Türkiye.
More than 100 employees leave U.S. EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk
The U.S. government's energy statistics arm is set to lose > 100 employees after the Trump administration's latest round of resignation offers, putting at risk some of the most closely watched energy reports globally.
India eyes ending import tax on U.S. ethane and LPG in trade talks
India plans to end taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports under broader negotiations with Washington as it looks to reduce its trade surplus and ease its tariff burden.
Digital Feature: Utilizing steam stripping to remove benzene from wastewater and waste streams: A guide to maintaining compliant benzene levels with confidence
In February of 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an enforcement alert warning stating that chemical plants releasing significant amounts of carcinogens like benzene and other harmful chemicals into the air and water, in violation of environmental regulations, could face substantial penalties.
OQ, Royal Vopak partner to accelerate development of Duqm as an integrated industrial hub
OQ, spearheading the development of Duqm in Oman as a premier integrated hub for hydrocarbons, chemicals, and low-carbon products, and Royal Vopak entered into an exclusive partnership framework agreement in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). This is a significant step for a strategic alliance that aims to unlock future growth opportunities in industrial and energy terminal infrastructure and sustainable energy transition facilities in SEZAD.
Samsung E&A awarded contract for polylactic acid plant in the UAE
SAMSUNG E&A has announced that it is the contractor for its upcoming polylactic acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.
OMV says petrochemical plant at Schwechat refinery near Vienna has broken down
The petrochemical plant at Austrian oil and gas firm OMV's Schwechat refinery near the Vienna, Austria airport broke down on Tuesday, causing it to switch to high-flare operations that alarmed passersby and prompted calls to the fire brigade.
Digital Exclusive: Ten ways AI is expediting construction projects in the processing industry
Like most construction megaprojects, processing projects have scaled up in complexity while offsetting that complexity using tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), building information modeling (BIM) and project management software. The bad news for the processing industries is that complexity has been outpacing the implementation of productivity tools—however, this may be about to change.
Digital Feature: Guidance for developing first-of-a-kind projects and processes
New products and processes have the potential to drive new value through performance or cost improvements targeted to evolving market needs in the oil, gas and chemical industry. To realize this value, however, organizations must navigate a challenging path through development and scale-up of first-of-a-kind processes.
thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver sustainability and digital services for Brunei Fertilizer Industries
This agreement signifies a key milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, aimed at advancing digitalization and implementing clean technologies in the fertilizer industry.
- Dow Chemical delays construction on multi-billion-dollar Path2Zero project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada 4/25
- Asahi Kasei, Nobian, Furuya Metal and Mastermelt commence joint project to recycle metals, signaling a milestone towards circularity in the chlor-alkali industry 4/25
- India's Delhi plans to curb gasoline car sales, ban gas-guzzling bikes to shed polluter tag 4/25
- Automakers rush to meet surging China demand for long-range hybrids 4/25
- Aster Chemicals to bid for ExxonMobil's Singapore fuel stations 4/25
- Wärtsilä, Höegh Evi and partners complete development of world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker 4/25
