Petrochemicals
Honeywell upgrades automation for petrochemical expansion in Qatar
The upgrade will help the plant reduce operating costs and improve efficiencies as it increases production of methanol and MTBE, a key gasoline additive that reduces tailpipe emissions.
Ethanol-to-ethylene process provides alternative pathway to plastics
Tight operating margins make the ethanol-to-ethylene technology marketplace a challenging space in which to compete. However, a new, second-generation route can deliver market-leading conversion efficiency at lower cost and complexity than existing technologies.
HP Global: The reshaping of Latin America’s petrochemical industry
Latin American economies continue to grow. Fig. 1 shows the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rates from 2010 through 2018 for this region. Brazil accounts for 35% of the total GDP growth. For the p..
HP Petrochemicals: Major US players turn focus to propane dehydrogenation
As of today, seven projects have been proposed in the field of propane dehydrogenation (PDH), which can convert propane into propylene as well as the byproduct hydrogen.
Clariant, Ashland sell ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône
With 1,800 employees in 25 countries ASK Chemicals is a leading foundry chemicals manufacturer.
China to build crude MDI plant for polyurethanes with BASF, Huntsman
With the new plant, the MDI capacity will be doubled to 480,000 tpy. In addition, the partners plan to build a HCl (hydrogen chloride) recycling plant for the production of chlorine, a precursor for MDI.
INEOS acquires BASF share in global styrenics JV
Styrolution was founded in October 2011 as a 50-50 joint venture between BASF and INEOS, and is the leading global styrenics supplier, according to company officials.
Chevron Phillips to expand Texas alpha olefins unit
Company officials say the investment reflects Chevron Phillips Chemical’s strategy to leverage North American shale gas development by continuing to grow US-based olefins and polyolefins units.
Braskem to build new polyethylene plant at Texas Gulf Coast complex
The new plant in Texas will manufacture ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), making it the first time for Braskem to produce UHMWPE outside of its home base in Brazil.
Haldor Topsoe to build new Brazil production plant for automotive catalysts
The facility will focus on manufacturing catalysts that can remove dangerous nitrogen oxides as well as particulates and hydrocarbons from the engine exhaust of diesel vehicles such as buses and trucks.
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