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Chemical
Chemical | 22 May 2020

U.S. chemical production edged lower in April

The lower level of chemical activity is directly related to supply chain disruptions and the lockdown of much of the U.S. economy during April.

Technology
Technology | 22 May 2020

McDermott awarded contract for PDH plant in Middle East

McDermott International, Inc. has been awarded a sizeable technology contract by Advanced Global Investment Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Petrochermical Co. (APC).

Chemical
Chemical | 22 May 2020

PolyOne launches additive for increasing face mask filtration efficiency

MagIQ Non-Woven Electret Plus improves the dielectric properties in face masks, extending filtration efficiency and the length of time masks will hold a charge.

Technology
Technology | 22 May 2020

TechnipFMC India team help thousands in need during COVID-19 crisis

Thousands of underprivileged people have been helped with essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic by TechnipFMC’s teams in India.

Gas
Gas | 22 May 2020

ONGC and NTPC to set up JV for renewable energy

The MoU will enable both companies to achieve their targets in Renewable Energy business.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 22 May 2020

Lloyd's Register & TWI updates additive manufacturing certification guidance

The notes provide goal-based guidelines for the certification of parts produced using an Additive Manufacturing (AM) process, including powder bed fusion by laser or electron beam, directed energy deposition by laser and Wire + Arc AM (WAAM).

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2020

Cabinet approves interest waiver of HOCL

This was earlier approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in March, 2006 under the rehabilitation package for HOCL.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2020

Oriental Carbon & Chemicals resumes manufacturing operations

The company is resuming its operations as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs and state government.

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2020

GHCL Q4FY20 net revenue down by 20%

The drop in revenue is equally attributable to both chemical and textiles which is largely due to softer pricing and COVID-19 impact resulting in lower volumes.

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2020

Fairchem Speciality and Insecticides (India) resumes operations

Fairchem Speciality Limited and Insecticides (India) Limited have resumed their operations as per guidelines of central government and state governments.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2020

U.S. specialty chemicals markets show record decline in April

The sharp decline in market volumes in April reflects the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated government lockdowns on the U.S. economy.

Gas
Gas | 21 May 2020

LOTOS’ small-scale LNG terminal in Gdansk enters next stage

The terminal would be the first such facility in Poland, which could help increase the use of LNG as a fuel in both maritime and road transport and thus strengthen the LOTOS Group’s position.

Gas
Gas | 21 May 2020

Venture Global raises LNG storage tank roof

This major project milestone was completed nearly three months ahead of schedule and comes nine months after the project’s final investment decision (FID).

Opinion
Opinion | 21 May 2020

COVID-19: Imbalances in chemical industry

The imbalances will take time but one has to change their behaviour and also ways of working to get the desired result

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2020

Supreme Petrochem FY20 revenue down by 14%

As per the company, its business has been impacted due to COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken by the government to control the same.

Chemical
Chemical | 21 May 2020

Sumitomo Chemical invests in scent detection devices startup

The company has decided to provide about 70% of the funds necessary for NanoScent, a startup company in Israel, to develop a rapid diagnostic sensor for COVID-19, using their scent recognition devices.

Gas
Gas | 20 May 2020

CIRCOR opens new manufacturing facility in China

CIRCOR’s expansion in the Weihai Economic & Technological Development Zone (ETDZ) reinforces the company’s capacity to provide strong support and foster proximity to new and longtime flow control customers as well as the regional supplier base.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2020

Altrad secures contract at Fawley refinery for ExxonMobil

The new contract, which commenced on the 1 May 2020, builds on Altrad’s previous contract, which encompassed ExxonMobil and Altrad working in collaborative manner to deliver a value-enhancement programme over a five-year period.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2020

BASF launches new FCC additive

BASF has announced the commercial launch of ZEAL, which is a new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) additive product designed to enhance the production of light olefins in FCC units that process resid or gasoil feedstocks.

Gas
Gas | 20 May 2020

Fluor awarded FEED for carbon capture project in North Dakota

The FEED is being funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and managed by its National Energy Technology Laboratory as part of a larger initiative to advance carbon capture technology development.

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