Aromatics
CNOOC completes construction on $2.9-B, 1.8-MMtpy integrated complex in east China
China National Offshore Oil Corp has completed building a $2.9-B, 1.8-MMtpy integrated refining and petrochemical complex in eastern China
Boosting butylenes production from an FCCU through an HBC catalyst technology
Based on the generation and conversion mechanism of butylenes during the FCC process, this article details the design, development and commercial trials of the latest high-butylenes selectivity catalysts (HBC) series catalysts boosting butylenes without compromising gasoline yield. Its potential to increase butylenes has been confirmed through laboratory evaluation and commercial trial results.
Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins—Part 2
Part 1 of this article appeared in the February issue. Part 2 here will explore the role of FCC and hydrocracking in crude-to-chemicals and the challenge of cracked feeds, among other topics.
Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins
India eyes $87 B investment in petrochemicals sector over next decade
India is expected to receive investments worth $87 B in the next decade to meet the nation's rising demand for petrochemicals, the country's oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
- Johnson Matthey selected by Phelan Green for landmark eSAF plant in South Africa 6/16
- Shell Catalysts & Technologies to license technology to ENGIE for the France KerEAUzen eSAF project 6/16
- Olin and Huntsman announce transformative merger of equals to create a $12+ billion integrated chemicals leader 6/16
- thyssenkrupp Uhde, Johnson Matthey successfully completes ammonia converter cartridge and catalyst replacement for İGSAŞ 6/16
- European patent office upholds Solvay’s soda ash recycling patent 6/16
- WinGD achieves next ammonia milestone with first X72DF-A engine approval 6/16

