Engineering & Design
Phase-gate process for optimal turnaround performance: Long-range turnaround planning
The volume of turnaround (TAR) work in a limited physical space and within a compressed timeframe presents challenges for securing the required qualified workforce and ensuring quality control and health, safety and environment. For these reasons, excellent TAR planning is critical for successful outcomes.
The role of coatings in the transition to renewable feedstocks
One often overlooked aspect of the shift to renewable feedstocks involves the critical role of coatings in protecting infrastructure. While advanced coatings have long supported the industry, new innovations must address the evolving demands of renewable feedstocks. These enhanced coatings will safeguard infrastructure from the more aggressive chemical environments introduced by renewable feedstocks, ensuring long-term durability and operational efficiency.
First European-built offshore CO2 carrier to be christened and launched on May 14
The completion of Europe’s first offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) carrier marks a pivotal milestone in the energy transition and the advancement of carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure within Europe.
Ningbo Refining & Chemical awards ECI a technology licensing contract for an EVA/LDPE plant in China
ECI Group announced a contract award from Ningbo Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Limited (NZRCC) for a 200,000-tpy EVA/LDPE plant using ECI Group’s proprietary hybrid reactor technology.
MAIRE announces awards for an overall value of approximately €900 MM
MAIRE announced that its subsidiaries TECNIMONT and KT-Kinetics Technology have been granted additional works of previously announced orders and new awards for a total amount of approximately €900 MM.
Topsoe chosen as technology provider by Zhejiang Jianglan for SAF project
Once fully operational, the plant is set to produce 300,000 tons of SAF annually which will initially be exported to European markets.
thyssenkrupp Uhde, Praj Industries Ltd partner to revolutionize polylactic acid production and circular economy
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s polymer specialists Uhde Inventa-Fischer and Praj Industries Limited announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer an end-to-end integrated technology for the production of polylactic acid.
WastAway receives U.S. patent for its entire waste-to-fuel process
WastAway – a leading green tech company that converts municipal solid waste (MSW) to fuel – has won a U.S. patent for its entire waste-to-fuel process, bringing the total number of U.S. and international patents to 26.
Sri Lanka to begin talks with India, UAE for new energy hub
Sri Lanka will start work next month on plans to develop an energy hub with India and the United Arab Emirates, as the nation looks to leverage its strategic location to cement a recovery from a financial crisis.
Inauguration of new specialty chemicals laboratory in Shanghai
Perstorp and BRB, wholly-owned subsidiaries of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, has inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market.

- LyondellBasell to sell select European petrochemical assets to AEQUITA 6/9
- Shell reports June 4 fire at ethylene cracker plant in Pennsylvania (U.S.) 6/9
- Plug Power, Allied Green Ammonia partner for $5.5-B, 2-GW electrolyzer project to produce SAF, green urea and green diesel 6/9
- Carbon Clean, MODEC to accelerate the scale-up of CycloneCC for offshore carbon capture 6/9
- Ebara Elliott Energy signs high-speed balancing bunker agreement to expand Middle East footprint 6/9
- Rotork joins Rockwell Automation’s Technology Partner Program 6/9