People
People | 14 June 2020

Encina appoints Mylinda Jacobsen to head its global scrap plastic initiatives

Mylinda is a proven leader in the scrap plastics procurement space, and an operational executive with an impressive 25-year career in leading new initiatives in plastic recycling,

Gas
Gas | 14 June 2020

Siemens partners with Total to advance concepts for low-emissions LNG production

As part of the contract, Siemens is conducting studies to explore a variety of possible liquefaction and power generation plant designs, with the ultimate goal of decarbonizing the production of LNG.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 June 2020

Liquid Wind to build eMethanol facility in Sweden

The company is planning the first eMethanol facility in northern Sweden, which they expect to be operational from 2023.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 June 2020

Domo to shut nylon film plant in Germany

The decision was a result of global overcapacity for nylon films.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 June 2020

Sinopec completes installation of the largest hydrogenation reactor

The record-breaking installation adopted the 5,200-ton slidable hydraulic gantry lifting system for the main hoisting task, and a 2,000-ton XGC28000 crawler crane coordinated the lift from the other end.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 June 2020

Mangalore Chemicals' net profit rises in the March 2020 quarter

Sales decline 12.42% to Rs 563.20 crore

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 June 2020

Worley wins FEED contract for developing Avantium’s bio-based chemical plant

The plant will produce 100% plant-based FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) – a key building block for many chemicals and plastics.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 June 2020

Vinati Organics posts lower profit and revenues in the March 2020 quarter

Sales decline 18.74% to Rs 245.34 crore.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 June 2020

Mandaviya reviews progress of key fertilizer projects

The minister has directed authorities concerned to take all possible steps for completing works on all the five fertilizer plants on time.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 June 2020

Ascend makes first acquisition in China

The acquisition positions the company to better facilitate supply to customers in Asia and to support future market growth.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 June 2020

SABIC EGM clears way for integration into Aramco

Sabic CEO says the changes to the bylaws were a precursor to a new chapter for the company.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 June 2020

Petroleum Ministry constitutes high-level committee to inquire Baghjan oil well fire

The three-member committee comprising SCL Das, DG of Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, BC Bora, former chairman ONGC and TK Sengupta, former Director, ONGC will identify the lapses in following protocols and procedures which led to the accident.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 June 2020

Johnson Matthey to slash 2,500 jobs due to COVID-19

The company plans to undertake slew of cost cutting measures to salvage its business in the long run.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 June 2020

DIC India registers decline in March 2020 quarter sales revenue

Company's total sales declined by 12.48% to Rs 172.66 crore.

Digitization
Digitization | 11 June 2020

Endress+Hauser launches digital platform to assist maintenance personnel remotely

The use of visual support technology enables audio-visual support for diagnosis and troubleshooting, commissioning and regular maintenance of field devices.

Chemical
Chemical | 11 June 2020

AkzoNobel April revenue down by 30%

Segments related to automotive and aerospace industries continue to be more significantly impacted than others.

Chemical
Chemical | 11 June 2020

KBC releases new digital twin technology for minimizing process engineering waste

KBC's Petro-SIM optimizes total cost and ownership value of process simulation models in Oil & Gas and Chemical industries

Chemical
Chemical | 11 June 2020

Mitsui Chemicals starts first European production site for PP compounds in the Netherlands

It will help the group to provide effective lightweighting solutions to automakers and auto parts manufacturers with European bases while also responding to global demand growth.

Gas
Gas | 11 June 2020

Global natural gas market hit by a historic shock

Global gas demand in 2020 is set to fall by twice the amount lost after the 2008 financial crisis.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 June 2020

Petrobras, Braskem sign five-year naphtha supply deal

Agreements guarantee competitiveness to the value chain and enable investments and new business for the petrochemical sector.

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