Europe
CB&I to license technology for new on-purpose propylene unit in Poland
The unit will use CB&I's proprietary Olefins Conversion Technology (OCT) to produce 100,000 tpy of propylene to be used internally. Feedstock for the unit will be sourced from PKN's Plock complex.
Jacobs designs, builds new Huntsman iron sulfate plant at Italian complex
Jacobs worked closely with Huntsman to execute the project from its Milan office; providing engineering and design, procurement assistance, construction management and project management services for the project, which involved safely integrating the new facility into the existing operating plant.
SABIC to convert UK naphtha cracker for imported shale ethane from US
SABIC did not specify the level of investment or whether it has supply deals lined up with US companies. The decision follows similar moves by INEOS in Norway and the UK and Borealis in Sweden.
Borealis to buy out DuPont’s share of Belgium specialty polymers JV
"The acquisition of the full ownership of Speciality Polymers Antwerp is in line with our strategy to grow our polyolefin business in specific market areas", said Mark Garrett, Borealis CEO.
ZAK sees hydrogen blast at Poland ammonia plant
ZAK said the situation "is under control", with hydrogen being flared. The incident was believed to have been caused by a pipe leakage, according to a company spokesman.
Aramco reduces oil differentials for Europe refiners
The reductions by Saudi Aramco reflect the anticipated reopening of the Ras Lanuf and Es Sider terminals in Libya, which could increase that country's crude oil exports by 500,000 bpd. They also reflect the intention for Saudi oil to remain competitive in southern European markets.
Update on secondary seals for fluid machines
Elastomer-based O-rings are used as secondary sealing components in millions of fluid machines. Although O-ring seals are primarily intended for fluid containment between different but nonrotating com..
Improve compressor reliability with advanced chemical treatments
Although many olefin plants are making big investments in hardware and metallurgy to improve compressor performance and to extend run lengths, the reliability, efficiency and throughput capacity of the CGC are still key influences on plant profitability.
Triple-offset valves offer advantages in emergency services
Liquid hydrocarbon storage facilities have used triple-offset valves (TOVs) in traditional tank farm applications for decades. Due to more stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, ..
Case history: Troubleshooting a leaking valve in a hydrogen unit
A Middle East refinery installed a hydrogen plant that was designed to produce 20,000 Nm3/hr of pure hydrogen (H2) to support a diesel hydrotreater. The unit was commissioned in 2006. This H2 plant wa..
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