Distillation
Chinese independent refiner Hongrun buys Canadian, Brazilian crude
Chinese independent refiner Hongrun Petrochemical has bought crude from Canada and Brazil for its Changyi refinery that recently secured an import quota.
Ketjen introduces new breakthrough catalyst that mitigates the effects of iron poisoning in FCCUs
Ketjen Corporation has launched SaFeGuard™, a new catalyst technology designed to address iron poisoning in FCC units.
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.
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
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.
Idemitsu restarts Yokkaichi's No. 3 CDU on Aug 11 after maintenance
Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan restarted the 155,000-bpd No.3 crude distillation unit at its Yokkaichi refinery in central Japan on August 11, following scheduled maintenance, a company spokesperson said.
South Korea to announce plan to restructure petrochemical sector facing 'grave' situation
South Korea's government will announce a plan this month to restructure the country's petrochemical sector, which is in a "grave" situation, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said.
U.S. crude oil and distillate inventories rise, gasoline stockpiles fall
U.S. crude inventories unexpectedly rose as imports increased, while gasoline stockpiles fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said.
Citgo Petroleum returned to profit in the second quarter
Venezuela-owned U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum registered net income of $100 million in the second quarter vs. a $25 million loss in the same quarter last year, finishing the period with liquidity of $2.6 billion.
- Honeywell to provide technologies and catalysts for Dangote petrochemical complex expansion 4/20
- Borouge partners with Wanrong New Materials to develop polyethylene plant in China 4/20
- TotalEnergies and Kia renew lubricants contract for another five years 4/20
- thyssenkrupp Uhde awarded plant expansion contract by Brunei Fertilizer Industries 4/20
- Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan advance Western Gateway refined products pipeline project following successful open season 4/20
- Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential $300-MM bioethanol project 4/20
