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Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 June 2022

Shell, Dow start up electrified heat steam cracker unit in Netherlands

Over the next year, the experimental unit will be used to test a theoretical electrification model developed for retrofitting today’s gas-fired steam cracker furnaces

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 June 2022

Maire Tecnimont partners GranBio to co-develop 2G ethanol technology

Partnership combines exclusive technology development and Co-Licensing for the conversion of agricultural waste and residues in second generation bioethanol

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 June 2022

Indaver, Ineos sign recycled styrene monomer offtake agreement

This agreement closes the loop towards a circular economy for polystyrene and will enable Ineos to produce polystyrene from recycled feedstock replacing styrene monomer produced from fossil feedstock

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 June 2022

Idemitsu acquires majority stake in Seibu Oil, will close Yamaguchi refinery by 2024

Until the termination of refinery operations, the company will continue to contribute to stabilising regional energy supply and ensuring that Seibu Oil operates safely

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 June 2022

ONGC to invest Rs. 31,000 Cr in next 3 years; Rs. 20,000 Cr awaiting board approval

These are directed towards increasing on data acquisition, inducting new technologies, opening new basins and increasing outgo on drilling of a number of tough and challenging well

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 June 2022

PPG sells traffic equipment manufacturer Eberle Design to PE firm

PPG acquired EDI in December 2020, along with the Ennis-Flint business

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 June 2022

GAIL to invest Rs. 30,000 Cr on petchem, green hydrogen, renewable, biofuel projects

The company has also embarked upon alternate energies like green hydrogen, renewable, and biofuel projects, which are of operational importance and would likely provide a transition to the future

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 June 2022

LyondellBasell licenses high-pressure PE technology to Levima Green's new EVA line in China

The Lupotech T process technology will be used for a 200,000 metric tons per year (m.t./yr) vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) line. The new line will be located in the Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, P.R. of China.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 June 2022

Clariant produces first commercial cellulosic ethanol at new plant in Romania

Plant at Podari, Romania will produce 50,000 metric tons per year of biofuels for offtake by Shell

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 June 2022

Ineos launches bio-based products for phenol, acetone alphamethylstyrene

Manufactured at INEOS Phenol sites in Gladbeck Germany, Antwerp Belgium, INVIRIDIS is made using bio-attributed cumene, which enables the replacement of fossil fuel resources

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 June 2022

Borealis develops cross-linked PE pipes based on renewable feedstock

Based on Borealis’ Bornewables polyethylene (PE) derived from second-generation natural resources, such as waste from pulp production or residues from food processing oils, the new PEX Pipe Blue products boast an unprecedented carbon footprint reduction of up to 90% when compared to conventional fossil-based PE-X pipes

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 June 2022

AkzoNobel downgrades Q2 operating income forecast

Lockdowns in China and slower start to the EMEA DIY season has impacted company's performance

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 June 2022

OMV sets-up new supply system following incident at Schwechat refinery

This unit processes most of the crude oil into its various components, thereby preparing it for further processing in the refinery

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 June 2022

Hahn & Co. acquires SK Group's PET film business for $1.3 billion

SK's PET business is a global leader with attractive opportunities for growth and expansion in untapped markets

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 June 2022

Technip Energies awarded FEED for a renewable biodiesel project in Australia

The company will design a new plant to convert waste wood chips into renewable biodiesel fuel using pyrolysis equipment & technology.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 10 June 2022

Sherwin-Williams to acquire Germany-based coatings firm

Acquisition of Gross & Perthun is expected to close by end of the third quarter of 2022

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 June 2022

Nouryon launches new microspheres for automotive industry

Expancel HP92 microspheres are currently produced in Stockvik, Sweden, with production expected in Green Bay, Wisconsin, US in early 2023, and will be available globally through the Nouryon distribution network

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 June 2022

CPChem to double PAO production capacity in Belgium

Company will double PAO production capacity in Belgium (to 120,000MT) upon targeted startup in 2024

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 June 2022

Air Products bags hydrogen and nitrogen supply agreement from IndianOil for Barauni Refinery

New industrial gas complex will be Air Products' second Build, Own and Operate onsite facility in India

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 07 June 2022

Repsol to build new plant for UHMWPE in Spain

The new plant, which will manufacture ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), will be operational in 2024 and will have an annual capacity of 15,000 tons

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