Project Management
South Korea petrochemical overhaul likely to shut small, stand-alone naphtha crackers
Small and stand-alone naphtha crackers are likely to shut while some plants could merge as part of an overhaul of South Korea's oversupplied petrochemical sector, which will cut naphtha demand at the world's largest importer of the fuel.
Canada's Alberta eyes investment in Japan's refining to boost oil exports
Canada's main oil-producing province of Alberta is considering a financial investment in Japan's refining sector, an attempt to reduce its overwhelming dependence on top trade partner the U.S. for oil exports.
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
Sumitomo Chemical achieves scale-up of its process for producing propylene directly from ethanol
Sumitomo Chemical has constructed and begun operation of a pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works for its new proprietary process to produce propylene directly from ethanol.
EcoCortec, Jakob Schober GmbH awarded sustainability award for closed-loop circular films solution
This prestigious recognition highlights EcoCortec's and Jakob Schober’s tireless efforts in establishing a practical and effective closed-loop recycling system for its green VpCI® corrosion protection films and bags.
Vioneo awards Lummus polypropylene contract for world's first industrial scale fossil-free plastics from green methanol facility
Lummus Technology announced Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new grassroots plant in Antwerp, Belgium.
Research: Developing an energy-saving, carbon-capturing method for making ethylene glycol
New electrochemical system cuts waste, slashes emissions, and conserves energy while producing key chemical
Indonesia plans quick-to-build oil refineries for U.S. crude
Indonesia plans to build a network of small modular refineries to process U.S. and domestic oil, aiming to reduce gasoline imports, but analysts warn the switch in strategy from large-scale refining facilities could prove uneconomical.
Eni to sale 49.99% share in carbon capture business to GIP
Eni and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading global infrastructure investor and a part of BlackRock, signed an agreement related to the sale of a stake of 49.99% in Eni CCUS Holding – a leading global player in the CCUS sector (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage).
Digital Exclusive: Monetizing stranded offgases from oil and gas facilities
The objective of this article is to explore various viable solutions to monetize the stranded offgases produced in upstream oil and gas production and processing facilities.
- INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals announce $1.7-B, 1.1-MMtpy low-carbon methanol project in Texas (U.S.) 4/29
- Envision joins AEA Ammonia Certification System pilot to accelerate global clean ammonia trade 4/29
- BASF and Nutrien collaborate on expanding access to low-carbon biofuel markets 4/29
- India proposes rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels in vehicles 4/29
- Indian refiners' March crude processing slips 1.8% from a year earlier 4/29
- Sinopec refinery utilization drops, but chemical exports rise due to Iran war 4/29
