http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/05/clariant-introduces-new-solutions-to-reduce-the-environmental-impact-of-plastics/ Clariant is launching AddWorks PPA, a perfluoralkyl substances-free polymer processing aid product line, and AddWorks PKG 158, a highly efficient antioxidant solution with outstanding color protection, especially designed for polyolefins containing recycled material https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/05/haldia-petrochemicals-awards-ethylene-plant-digitalization-contract-to-lummus/ Lummus Technology has been awarded a contract by Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. for digitalization services at HPL's ethylene plant in West Bengal, India. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/05/ineos-completes-purchase-of-lyondellbasells-eod-facility-in-bayport-texas-us/ INEOS Oxide and LyondellBasell completed the sale of LyondellBasell’s ethylene oxide and derivatives (EO&D) business and associated production facilities located in Bayport, Texas to INEOS. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/borouge-increases-q1-net-profit-nearly-40-to-273-mm/ Borouge saw its Q1 net profits increase 37% to $273 MM. Total revenue for the quarter topped $1.3 B. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/april-2024/special-focus-maintenance-and-reliability/enhance-ethylene-cracker-radiant-tube-integrity-through-innovative-robotic-inspection/ The ethylene cracker plays a crucial role in the petrochemical industry, producing more than 200 MMtpy of ethylene globally, which is the major building block for plastics, synthetic rubber, lubricants and various chemicals. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/april-2024/trends-and-resources/business-trends-global-chemicals-industry-outlook-for-2024/ After a challenging end to 2022, many in the chemical industry anticipated a modest rebound in production in 2023. However, by mid-2023, several chemical companies significantly lowered their expectations. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/sinopec-completes-its-involvement-in-kazakhstans-polyethylene-project/ Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov of the Republic of Kazakhstan convened a meeting with key leaders from major oil and gas chemical companies focusing on the establishment of an integrated gas chemical complex dedicated to polyethylene production. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/03/dow-and-procter-gamble-to-develop-a-new-proprietary-recycling-technology-targeting-hard-to-recycle-plastic-waste/ Dow and the Procter & Gamble Company announced a joint development agreement  to create a new recycling technology to enable efficient conversion of hard-to-recycle plastic packaging into recycled polyethylene with near-virgin quality and a low greenhouse gas emissions footprint. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/catalysts/decarbonize-the-fccu-through-maximizing-low-carbon-propylene/ As the global energy system continues to be threatened by geopolitical tensions, the refining industry continues to demonstrate an outstanding capacity for adaptation. https://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/plant-design-engineering-construction-and-commissioning/pellet-handling-system-for-polyolefin-plants-are-you-specifying-it-correctly/ Product pellets produced in polyolefin plants—such as polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP)—require transportation from the unit to the end users that process these pellets to manufacture different end-use plastic products.