Petrochemicals

Carbon-14 analysis for quantifying biogenic carbon content of hydrocarbon and fuel gases

Ship carrying Russian naphtha to India in limbo after U.S. sanctions

Following new Ukraine-related U.S. sanctions on Russia last week, Indian refiners said they were ready to sharply curtail Russian oil imports, as New Delhi already faces punishing 50% tariffs on its exports to the United States.

Lummus and InnoVent Renewables partner to accelerate global deployment of tire pyrolysis technology

Axens plans to strengthen Eurecat’s global catalyst capabilities and metals reuse

Portugal's chemicals sector needs to spend $35 B on decarbonization, industry group says

The sector currently invests an average of around €1 B per year in growth, manufacturing processes, and energy efficiency, but only a portion is targeted at decarbonization.

China aims to tackle over-capacity in some plastic and fiber petrochemicals

BPCL, Oil India to build $11-B refinery, petchem complex in southern state

Oil India is considering taking a 10%–20% stake in the planned refinery in Andhra Pradesh state, while BPCL is seeking additional partners for the project.

China's Satellite Chemical pauses ethylene project amid U.S. trade tensions

The new cracker, costing roughly $1 B and with a capacity of up to 1.5 metric MMtpy would process ethane into ethylene, a key petrochemicals building block.

Reliance Industries says it will adapt refinery operations to meet sanctions parameters

Reliance Industries says it is assessing Western sanctions against Russia, and will comply with EU regulations on the supply of fuels.

Ketjen, Axens reach new Eurecat relationship and collaboration agreements