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US refinery utilization rates have returned to summer operating levels. Crude oil pricing supports higher cracking margins for gasoline in US and European markets. Asian margins fell as increasing sup..
US approves Alaska LNG for non-FTA exports
The US Department of Energy has sanctioned exports from the Alaska LNG plant on the Kenai Peninsula to those countries without a free-trade agreement with the US.
Manoir to supply furnace coils for Shintech’s new US Gulf ethane cracker
The furnace components are based on Manoir's proprietary Manaurite high-alloy technology and are manufactured in its leading production center in Yantaï, China.
KBR forms alliance with Exelus to license solid acid catalyst technology
Global demand for motor fuels continues to rise while stricter environmental standards and oxygenate blend requirements for gasoline place a premium on clean burning fuels such as alkylate.
US chemical activity index rises sharply as outlook for business improves
The Chemical Activity Barometer has four primary components, each consisting of a variety of indicators: 1) production; 2) equity prices; 3) product prices; and 4) inventories and other indicators. Inventories, product prices, and equity prices all improved over the prior month.
Total Safety wins 18 awards for contractor safety
The member locations receiving the award range across the US in more than five states. Total Safety has received 54 AFPM contractor merit awards in the past four years.
EPA, Citgo strike deal to resolve Corpus refinery emissions violations
The agreement follows an unannounced inspection by EPA enforcement staff in June 2012, who acted on a tip from the Chemical Safety Board. The inspectors found violations in a range of areas, including equipment and controls, operation and auditing procedures, and initial and ongoing training.
Air Liquide opens California CO2 liquefaction plant
The facility captures carbon dioxide emissions from an ethanol plant owned by Calgren Renewable Fuels. The carbon dioxide recovered is then purified and liquefied by Air Liquide.
US demand rises for ethanol-free gasoline — API
The API and NMMA released new data on demand for non-ethanol gasoline, which is preferred for use by lawn equipment, boats and other recreational vehicles.
Borealis, Agrifos to develop world-scale ammonia project on Texas Gulf
The brownfield, hydrogen-based project is scheduled for mechanical completion and start-up in early 2019. The site will benefit from existing infrastructure and excellent logistics capabilities, which will allow product supply to a variety of long-term off-takers and customers.
- UPM unlocks new bio-based markets as Leuna biorefinery produces its first commercial product 12/19
- Stamicarbon awarded technology licensing contract for new urea plant in Eastern China 12/19
- Ford takes $19.5-B writedown on EV business 12/19
- Babcock & Wilcox awarded $40-MM contract for advanced wet gas scrubbing technology at Canadian petroleum refinery 12/19
- Aarti Industries secures methanol and toluene feedstock supply through multiple long-term contracts 12/19
- bp picks first outsider CEO Meg O'Neill after abrupt Auchincloss exit 12/19
