Americas
Eastman Chemical to expand carboxylic acid plants in Texas, Tennessee
The additional capacity is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2014 and will add approximately 50 million pounds of carboxylic acids to support increasing internal and external demand.
Air Liquide licenses methanol technology to ZeoGas clean gasoline plant
MegaMethanol technology, which is part of Air Liquide’s proprietary Lurgi technology portfolio, generates optimum syngas composition, required for downstream methanol synthesis and production.
API highlights plan to improve US rail safety
The API group has assembled top experts to develop a comprehensive standard for testing, classification, loading and unloading of crude oil based on the best available science and data.
Jensen to design first LNG bunker barges in US
This agreement between LNG America and Jensen Maritime is a significant step in LNG America’s build out of LNG bunkering infrastructure along the US Gulf Coast, and a large step in delivering a new clean fuel to the maritime industry. The vessels will be ready for service by the end of 2015.
US to rival Russia in European LNG supply
With the boom in shale gas production in the US, the country is anticipated to challenge Russia's LNG monopoly in Europe by the end of the decade. Europe is becoming increasingly reliant on imports.
Essar Energy cuts Stanlow refinery capacity in UK, cites low margins
In combination of poor financial performance and the weak European refining industry environment, "Stanlow is embarking on an estimated $100 million cost-improvement program."
Totem Ocean picks Wärtsilä technology for major LNG ship conversion
Wärtsilä will supply main engines, generators and integrated LNG storage and fuel gas handling systems (LNGPac) for one of the largest LNG conversions ever undertaken in North America.
Foster Wheeler, Tecnimont form North America chemicals alliance
Foster Wheeler is combining its role as a FEED and EPC contractor with Tecnimont’s know-how in technology-driven sectors, including olefins, polyolefins and fertilizers.
CF awards construction work to CB&I for Louisiana fertilizer expansion
CB&I will perform construction and component fabrication for CF Industries' new urea ammonia nitrate and nitric acid units, offsites and utilities at its complex in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
Occidental moves headquarters to Houston, plans to spin off California
In the new arrangement, Occidental will hold E&P operations in Texas, the Middle East and Colombia; a midstream and marketing segment; and Occidental’s chemical subsidiary, OxyChem.
- Transition Industries signs agreements for the Pacifico Mexinol Project, an ultra-low carbon chemical production facility 7/3
- Bangkok Airways introduces SAF on commercial flights 7/3
- EcoCeres secures SAF contract with British Airways to help reduce carbon emissions 7/3
- Air Liquide to invest up to $200 MM in Louisiana, U.S. to support industrial growth 7/3
- MOL completes the acquisition of LBC Tank Terminals 7/3
- BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fueled vessels 7/3
