Petrochemicals
TPC begins FEED process on polyisobutylene expansion in Houston
This project is targeted to satisfy future industry growth, mainly resulting from anticipated changes in fuel and lubricant additive standards beginning in the second half of 2017.
Air Liquide to supply oxygen, technology on US Gulf methanol project
The new Yuhuang Chemical manufacturing complex will produce approximately 5,000 tpd of methanol, making it one of the largest methanol facilities in the US based on capacity.
Williams starts up expanded US Gulf ethylene site after unexpected delay
The plant was taken down from its final ramp-up procedure after it was determined that a brazed aluminum heat exchanger became plugged, requiring cleaning and maintenance. The unanticipated work is now complete, and the plant was turned back over to operations today to resume start-up.
Technip venture to provide technology for new China styrene, EB plant
The new plant, one of the largest EB/SM plants in China, will utilize Badger’s proprietary EBMax™ technology integrated with Badger’s styrene technology.
Qatar’s QAFCO taps GE for downstream services
The long-term service agreement covers the standard maintenance and repairs of existing GE on-site power and compression equipment as well as training for QAFCO workers and site operators.
Sasol picks GE to supply main compression trains on Louisiana PE project
This LDPE plant is a central element of Sasol’s proposed $8.9 billion petrochemical complex, which will include a world-scale ethylene plant and ethylene derivatives plants.
Hydrogen perspectives for 21st century refineries—Part 2
H2 is the lifeblood of 21st century refineries. The application of various technological advancements and core developments has been raising the bar in the design, build, operations and maintenance of H2 facilities.
HP Editorial Comment: Take a moment and breathe
“Don’t panic” is probably the best advice for the downstream industry regarding oil prices. The upstream fully recognizes the present and short-term conditions for its business.
HP Petrochemicals: Update on ethylene tube coating technology
Improving the efficiency of ethylene furnaces has been a long-time goal for olefin manufacturers. The steam cracking or pyrolysis of hydrocarbons to yield ethylene also coproduces unwanted coke that a..
HP Viewpoint: Going our way?—How the US will benefit from natural gas and fuel cell technology
A remarkable convergence is taking place in North America, as rising natural gas production meets the growing market for both stationary fuel cells providing power to businesses and the utility grid, ..
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