Petrochemicals
OMV says petrochemical plant at Schwechat refinery near Vienna has broken down
The petrochemical plant at Austrian oil and gas firm OMV's Schwechat refinery near the Vienna, Austria airport broke down on Tuesday, causing it to switch to high-flare operations that alarmed passersby and prompted calls to the fire brigade.
Digital Exclusive: Ten ways AI is expediting construction projects in the processing industry
Like most construction megaprojects, processing projects have scaled up in complexity while offsetting that complexity using tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), building information modeling (BIM) and project management software. The bad news for the processing industries is that complexity has been outpacing the implementation of productivity tools—however, this may be about to change.
Digital Feature: Guidance for developing first-of-a-kind projects and processes
New products and processes have the potential to drive new value through performance or cost improvements targeted to evolving market needs in the oil, gas and chemical industry. To realize this value, however, organizations must navigate a challenging path through development and scale-up of first-of-a-kind processes.
thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver sustainability and digital services for Brunei Fertilizer Industries
This agreement signifies a key milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, aimed at advancing digitalization and implementing clean technologies in the fertilizer industry.
TransTech and Metalforms complete acquisition of Koch Heat Transfer's assets
TransTech Group has completed the acquisition of Koch Heat Transfer’s international assets and intellectual property through its subsidiary, Metalforms LLC. The transaction includes Koch Heat Transfer’s European assets and global rights to its proprietary BROWN FINTUBE® Products and TWISTED TUBE® Heat Exchanger Technologies.
Russia lacks infrastructure to replace U.S. LPG for China
Russia's exporters of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are unlikely to be able to provide enough LPG to make up for U.S. supplies disrupted by tariffs, traders said on Thursday, citing a lack of infrastructure.
Clariant, Technip Energies to introduce new catalyst for low steam-to-oil ratios in styrene production
Clariant announced the launch of StyroMax UL-100, its most advanced ethylbenzene dehydrogenation catalyst to date. This innovative catalyst achieves exceptional performance at unprecedented low steam-to-oil ratios of 0.76 by weight, setting a new industry benchmark in styrene monomer production efficiency.
China petchem plants face shutdown as tariffs on U.S. LPG loom
Chinese petrochemical makers that buy $11 B worth of U.S. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) annually are poised to cut output or shut for maintenance in coming weeks as Beijing's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports drive up costs.
Yokogawa launches OpreX Plant Stewardship
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has launched its OpreX™ Plant Stewardship, the most comprehensive lifecycle service program in the company’s OpreX Sustainable Maintenance family, to support customers in achieving and sustaining operational excellence.
Saudi Aramco, Sinopec to expand Yasref petrochemicals complex
Saudi Aramco has signed a deal with China's Sinopec to expand a petrochemicals complex operated by their Yasref joint venture on the kingdom's western coast.
- 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
