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Petrochemical | 15 May 2020

Fluor to provide project management consultancy services for AGIC's project in Gulf

The company announced that it was named project management consultant for Advanced Global Investment Company’s (AGIC) new propane dehydrogenation, polypropylene and utilities and offsites complex in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 May 2020

SwRI expands fuel processing capabilities with new large-scale-reactor

The SwRI-designed system can be used for refinery processes, such as hydrotreating and hydrocracking, to produce a stable fuel ready for vehicle use.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 May 2020

IOC scaling up operation capacity at its refineries

The company plans to scale up refinery operations to 80 per cent of design capacity by the end of the month.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 May 2020

LG Chem begins transportation of Styrene Monomer inventory to South Korea

The company would continue to work with government agencies to ensure all possible support for bereaved families and victims, LG Polymers, a step-down firm of LG Chem, said in a statement.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 May 2020

Nexant to provide feasibility study for methanol-to-derivatives plant

The project is part of the Year of Investment and was previously agreed during a meeting last January between President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Marathon Oil Chairman, President and CEO Lee Tillman and Executive Vice President Mitch Little.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 May 2020

PKN ORLEN to use Badger Licensing process tech for expanding IPA production

The planned project would consist of an isopropanol unit with auxiliary systems and ancillary infrastructure and would be sited at the P?ock production plant.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 May 2020

Aramco deal could provide substantial financial muscle to RIL: HSBC

RIL had last August announced plan to sell 20 per cent stake in its refining and petrochemicals business for $15 billion to the Saudi Aramco, as part of his plan to deleverage RIL's balance sheet.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 May 2020

NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem collaborate on advanced recycling technology for plastics

The joint research seeks new way to reduce waste to landfill and drive zero plastic waste.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 May 2020

Petrofac secures new contracts from BP

Petrofac is set to build on its provision of digitally enhanced services for BP, following the award of a three-year extension to its existing maintenance contract and a new four-year metering contract.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 May 2020

AkzoNobel India resumes operations

In accordance with guidelines issued by central and state government authorities, AkzoNobel India Limited has obtained approvals for resuming operations in specific zones where restrictions have been lifted.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 May 2020

China’s pre-FID petrochem projects at stake amid uncertainty due to COVID-19 outbreak

Reduced demand due to COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent economic slowdown have forced China’s petrochemical players to re-work on their investment strategies.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 May 2020

NOCIL resumes partial operations

The company will continue to comply with the directives issued by the regulatory bodies of the state government and central government from time to time.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 May 2020

LG Polymers India fined Rs 50 Crore by NGT due to Vizag gas leak tragedy

The National Green Tribunal slapped an interim penalty of Rs 50 crore on LG Polymers India and sought response from the Centre and others in the gas leak incident in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 May 2020

thyssenkrupp wins contract for a new petchem cracker unit from Numaligarh Refinery

As per the contract, thyssenkrupp will provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for various units of a refinery located in Numaligarh in northeastern India.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 May 2020

Neste acquires Count Terminal Rotterdam for boosting its renewable materials supply chain

The transaction will enhance Neste’s competitiveness in the global renewable waste and residue raw material market.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 May 2020

Celanese to supply ethylene-based Vinyl Acetate Monomer to Wanwei

Under the terms of the agreement, Celanese will supply Wanwei with its ethylene-based VAM, which has been recognized by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) as an environmentally sustainable product.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 May 2020

Covestro partners Teknor Apex to make new TPU compounds

Covestro and Teknor Apex intend to cooperate closely on compounding thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and have signed a cooperation agreement to this effect.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 May 2020

Asian Paints and Sirca Paints resume partial operations

The operations at these locations will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines issued by the regulatory authorities, after obtaining permissions wherever required.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 07 May 2020

Valmet to supply automation to AustroCel’s new bioethanol plant in Austria

The advanced automation technology will provide the plant with high operational flexibility, reliability and availability in producing biofuel to replace fossil fuel.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 06 May 2020

India bans export of alcohol-based hand sanitizers

Sanitisers are an essential component in the fight against the deadly coronavirus infection and are used as a disinfectant to prevent the spread of the disease.

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