Petrochemicals
UOP technology drives China’s first dual plants for propylene, isobutylene
The new unit, which is the first of three in China, uses Honeywell UOP’s C3/C4 Oleflex process technology to produce propylene, a building block for making plastics, packaging and synthetic fiber, and isobutylene, a component used for high-octane gasoline and synthetic rubber.
BASF to expand Thai mobile emissions catalysts
The company is planning to construct a new 35,000-square-meter facility to replace its existing plant in Rayong, providing increased operating space and upgraded manufacturing capabilities comparable to BASF’s other automotive catalysts manufacturing sites around the world.
Eastman Chemical selects Airgas for top three global supplier awards
Airgas says it was selected from Eastman’s more than 6,500 global suppliers to receive the recognition for consistently delivering high-quality products and services and demonstrating proven dedication to strengthening Eastman’s efficiencies, competitive advantage, and sustainability improvements.
KBR sets construction safety milestone at US ammonia project
At the Dyno Nobel complex, KBR's commitment to Zero Harm is reinforced with its daily and weekly site meetings, toolbox safety meetings and award recognition for employees.
LyondellBasell to buy polypropylene compounder SJS Plastiblends in India
This strategic acquisition will expand LyondellBasell's existing footprint in India and further enhance the company's position in India's growing automotive market, according to company officials.
BioAmber starts up Canadian succinic acid project
BioAmber Sarnia makes renewable chemicals from sugar instead of petroleum. The new plant uses innovative biotechnology and will produce biobased succinic acid from glucose.
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Russian blending facility utilizes advanced control technologyLUKOIL’s Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez gasoline blending facility in Kstovo, Russia, will integrate Honeywell software, which is designed ..
HP Industry Metrics
Refinery utilization rates in the US, encouraged by the high driving season demand, continued to rise following the end of the heavy maintenance season. Regional demand in Asia continued lending suppo..
HP People
Gulf Publishing Company is saddened to announce the passing of Les Kane, longtime editor of Hydrocarbon Processing, after an extended illness.
Phillips 66 posts rising profit as refining leads way
The increase in earnings was largely driven by improved realized gasoline margins, partially offset by reduced distillate and secondary product margins, according to the company.
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