Petrochemicals
China's Zhejiang Rongsheng eyes doubling refinery capacity in 2020
Chinese conglomerate Zhejiang Rongsheng Holding Group plans to double capacity of a joint venture refining project to 800 Mbpd in 2020.
Westlake Chemical completes acquisition of Axiall Corp.
Westlake Chemical Corp. completed the acquisition of Axiall Corp. in an all-cash transaction
Honeywell launches Unisim Design Suite Release 450
Honeywell Process Solutions launched its UniSim Design Suite Release 450, the newest version of its process modelling software that helps industrial manufacturers increase their engineering effectiveness and optimize their process designs.
Enterprise begins service at new ethane export terminal
Enterprise Products Partners’ first cargo of ethane to be exported from Enterprise’s Morgan’s Point, Texas terminal has been loaded.
ChemChina and Rosneft set framework for FEPCO project future
ChemChina and Rosneft set out the framework for further implementation of the Far-Eastern petrochemical company project during the G-20 summit in Hangzhou.
SABIC says China petrochemical project to cost $3-4 B
Saudi Basic Industries Corp. expects its coal-to-chemicals project in China with Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group to cost $3-4 B.
Williams Partners to explore monetizing Geismar olefins plant
Williams Partners has initiated an adviser-led process to explore the monetization of its indirect ownership interest in the Geismar, Louisiana olefins plant and complex.
SABIC, SNCG agree on possible China chemical JV principles
SABIC, along with Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group Co. Ltd. (SNCG) and the government of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China, have agreed on a set of principles for cooperation in the further development of a potential joint venture (JV) between SABIC and SNCG to build a greenfield coal-to-chemicals complex.
Unlock next-level hydrocracker flexibility in today’s turbulent markets
As a critical catalytic conversion unit, the hydrocracker provides refiners with valuable feedstock and product slate flexibility.
Viewpoint: Improved design practices can aid environment, energy transitions
During the first months of 2016, perspectives for a stabilizing oil market were being confirmed.
- Methanol Reformer to supply Mitsubishi Gas Chemical with L18 methanol reformer technology 12/10
- Clariant’s CATOFIN™ catalyst innovation boosts performance in Ningxia Runfeng’s PDH operations 12/10
- Opinion: Trump sanctions on Lukoil, Rosneft could reshuffle global oil map 12/10
- HF Sinclair forecasts lower CAPEX in 2026 on reduced maintenance costs 12/10
- Aster to carry out further upgrades at Singapore Bukom refinery 12/10
- EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, fuel inventories rise on robust refining 12/10
