Petrochemicals

Lindner, Proctor & Gamble launch mechanical recycling technology: Flexloop

Flexloop follows preliminary mechanical cleaning and provides a solvent-based extraction step. In this step, NIAS (non-intentionally added substances) such as pesticides, phthalates, dioxins and organic residues are also extracted and taken away along with odors, adhesives and printing inks.

Olin enters strategic partnership with Braskem to drive vinyls value growth

The companies have executed a long-term agreement for Olin's supply of ethylene dichloride (EDC), aligning with Braskem's transformation of its chlor-alkali and vinyl assets in Brazil.

Clariant catalysts will power the Ecoplanta: Europe’s first waste-to-methanol plant

MHI signs EPC contract for $1.3-B ammonia and urea fertilizer complex in Turkmenistan

Formosa to build $150-MM hexene plant in Texas (U.S.)

Westlake Polyethylene achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Sulphur, Louisiana (U.S.) site

Indonesia president inaugurates $4-B petrochemical plant by Lotte Chemical

Emerson’s new tank monitoring hub optimizes inventory management and operational efficiency

The insights provided by the hub help to optimize inventory management, leading to improved decision-making, increased operational efficiency and reduced costs.

PetroChina to phase out 19 old refining, chemical units to curb sector glut

The world's second-largest oil consumer is facing a faster-than-expected peak in fuel demand due to rapid electrification of its transportation fleet and a petrochemical sector that is plagued by excess capacity and poor margins.

TA’ZIZ awards $1.99-B EPC contract to build one of the world’s largest PVC complexes

TA’ZIZ announced the award of a $1.99 billion engineering, procurement and construction to build the UAE’s first, and among the top three largest integrated single-site polyvinyl chloride production complexes in the world.