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Petrochemical | 02 October 2020

LyondellBasell, Sasol form $2 billion integrated polyethylene joint venture

The JV will operate under the name Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene JV LLC and the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2020.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 October 2020

LSI Chemical launches cold flow additive for diesel fuel

The diesel fuel additive significantly improves the operation of any diesel engine in extreme temperatures by improving two crucial indicators of performance in diesel fuel – Cold Filter Plugging Point and Pour Point to prevent gelling and icing.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 01 October 2020

Polyplex Corp to invest $102 million for setting up new BOPET film unit in US

The project is proposed to be financed by available surplus cash balances and internal accruals and the tentative time frame for commissioning is about 24 months.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 01 October 2020

DuPont provides wet-scrubber unit for Gazpromneft Omsk refinery

The Belco wet-scrubbing technology was installed at Omsk during a Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) revamp and efficiently removes process impurities from the flue gas emitted by the FCCU thus reducing air emissions well below detection limits.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 30 September 2020

Pertamina to use Honeywell process technology to produce advanced biofuels

The company will use UOP Renewable Jet Fuel Process technology at its Plaju refinery in Palembang, South Sumatra, and UOP Ecofining technology at its Cilacap refinery in Central Java.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 30 September 2020

LyondellBasell outlines ambitious roadmap for sustainable production goals

As per company's latest annual sustainability report, key focus is on three transformational areas including plastic waste, climate change, and thriving societies.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 29 September 2020

Companies sign NDA to explore circular polystyrene technologies

The four-way NDA signifies a commitment to a circular economy of polystyrene and serves as a basis for exploring and optimizing advanced recycling technologies for polystyrene

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 September 2020

Egypt aims to become self-sufficient in petro products by 2023

According to El Molla, import rates during 2020 were at 3.5 million tonnes per year, at a cost of $1.5 billion.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 September 2020

Govt. allows use of alternate fuels for promoting sustainable transportation

The notification for amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, for inclusion of H-CNG as an automotive fuel has been published.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 September 2020

Gulf Oil Lubricants India partners South Korea's S-Oil

As per the partnership, GOLIL will exclusively manufacture and market S-Oil entire range of lubricants in India region.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 25 September 2020

Borealis, Borouge and Itochu to jointly promote use of renewable polypropylene in Japan

Itochu is planning to commercially launch Japan’s first food containers and packaging materials made of Renewable PP by the end of 2020.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 September 2020

Neste and Shell sign an agreement to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel

The agreement significantly increases the supply and availability of SAF for the aviation industry with effect from October 2020.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 24 September 2020

Total to invest more than €500 Million to convert its Grandpuits refinery into Zero-crude platform for biofuels & bioplastics

The refinery will focus on production of renewable diesel for the aviation industry, production of bioplastics, plastics recycling, operation of two photovoltaic solar power plants.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 September 2020

Neste divests stake in Nynas to Bitumina Industries

Company has sold its 49.99% shares in Nynas AB to Bitumina Industries Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 September 2020

Manali Petrochemicals to invest Rs. 150 crore on PG capacity expansion

The capacity is proposed to be expanded initially to 46,000 MT to be completed in 18-21 months and then by another 24,000 MT thereafter.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 22 September 2020

IOCL to invest Rs. 17,825 crore on Gujarat petchem expansion project

The project will not only increase the capacity of Gujarat Refinery from 13.7 MMTPA to 18 MMTPA but would also result in integration to petrochemicals with production of 500 KTPA Polypropylene.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 22 September 2020

Toray develops composite tooling materials distribution center in US

Manufactured at their thermoset center of excellence in the UK, the tooling material will be fully stocked in the central US, allowing for immediate order fulfillment for customers in North America.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 September 2020

BASF invests in pyrolysis technology firm, Pyrum

Investment will support construction of additional production capacities for pyrolysis oil.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 September 2020

Echem to invest $15 bn on bulding new refinery, petchems complex in Egypt

Company is rapidly working on implementing a number of new projects to the national plan for the period of 2020-2035.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 September 2020

Petrochemicals demand to rise in key Asian countries by 2021

Easing of containment measures imposed due to Covid-19 pandemic and stimulus packages are likely to increase economic activities and drive petrochemicals demand in countries like China, India and Indonesia.

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