Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 March 2020

GOCL stops Hyderabad operations

The Hyderabad factory of GOCL contributes a turnover of about Rs. 7.7 crores per month and the company is working with government authorities on the concerned issues to resume normal operations

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 March 2020

Petronas & Exxon exploring stake sale in Chad project

Both companies are working with advisers on a proposed sale with their stakes in the Chad project in Cameroon, according to Osaka Matsui Management analysts

Technology
Technology | 12 March 2020

TechnipFMC partners with Neste for future NEXBTL technology based projects

The agreement also covers TechnipFMC’s participation during the execution phase of future NEXBTL projects

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 March 2020

Maire Tecnimont awarded EPCC contracts worth EUR 220 million

These contracts, awarded by some of the most prestigious international clients, have been granted mainly in Europe

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 March 2020

KBC pledges to focus on sustainability for achieving net-zero emissions

KBC to embrace triple bottom line performance to drive sustainability targets and achieve goals of achieving net-zero emissions, well-being of all and circular economy

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2020

DSM announces partnership with SABIC and UPM Biofuels to create bio-based Dyneema

This new partnership represents an important step in realizing the goal of sourcing at least 60% of its feedstock from bio-based raw material by 2030

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 March 2020

Preem to use HydroFlex technology for renewable fuels plant in Sweden

The new plant is scheduled to be put on-stream in 2024 and will be completely dedicated to producing renewable fuels from tall oil, tallow, and other renewable feedstocks

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 March 2020

OSAKI CoolGen Implements Honeywell technology to remove CO2 in coal gasification process

The UOP SeparALL process helps meet the needs of clean power generation through integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power generation and can be used in the gasification value chain to produce chemicals and synthetic fuels

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 March 2020

Shell to use Wood's Smart Choke technology to optimise oil & gas production

Shell has selected Wood as the exclusive partner to implement its Smart Choke technology to optimise upstream oil and gas production industry-wide

People
People | 11 March 2020

Amit Soni appointed CFO of AksharChem India

Amit Soni is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has more than 15 years of extensive industrial experience

People
People | 11 March 2020

Frederique van Baarle to head LANXESS High Performance Materials business unit

The business unit's portfolio mainly comprises high-performance plastics for the automotive and electronics industries

Technology
Technology | 11 March 2020

McDermott, Chiyoda and Zachry Group introduce feed gas to Train 3 at Freeport LNG project

Freeport LNG Train 3 is on track to reach initial LNG production in the first quarter of 2020

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 March 2020

Yara sells Its 25% in Qatar Fertiliser Company JV for $1 billion

The parties have agreed on a purchase price of USD 1 billion for Yara’s shares in QAFCO. The transaction is conditional on obtaining necessary local regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions

Chemical
Chemical | 10 March 2020

CMS announces new pilot project with Braskem

The companies are engaged in the establishment of a joint development agreement for a pilot-scale demonstration of CMS’ proprietary Optiperm olefin/paraffin separation technology using a commercial-scale stream of mixed propane and propylene

Chemical
Chemical | 10 March 2020

Outotec awarded EUR 15 million contract by NALCO India

The order is related to delivery of technology and services for NALCO’s alumina refinery expansion in Damanjodi, Odisha, India

Chemical
Chemical | 10 March 2020

Borealis to use renewable propane for producing polypropylene at Belgium plants

Borealis has started to produce polypropylene (PP) based on Neste-produced renewable feedstock in its production facilities in Kallo and Beringen, Belgium

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 10 March 2020

Equinor & Shell to collaborate on digital solutions

MoU has been signed for digital collaboration on developing solutions and methods together through the exchange of expertise within data science, artificial intelligence and 3D printing

Chemical
Chemical | 10 March 2020

Neste and Mirova invest EUR 10 million in Recycling Technologies

The aim is to accelerate the development of chemical recycling and foster the transition to a circular economy for plastic

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 10 March 2020

INA selects Axens technology for new bioethanol plant in Croatia

INA has awarded Axens a license agreement to supply Futuro cellulosic ethanol technology and contract for basic engineering design of an advanced bioethanol production plant in Sisak, Croatia

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2020

KSB bags Rs 100cr order from NTPC

The company has bagged an order worth Rs 100 crore for the supply of slurry re-circulation pumps to be installed across 10 NTPC sites in the country

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