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Petrochemicals

SABIC wants to grow its way out of earnings slump

SABIC aims to grow its way out of an extended earnings slump brought on by the impact of lower oil prices on the petrochemicals sector.

Brazil's Petrobras in talks to sell petrochemical assets to Mexico's Alpek

Petrobras is in exclusive talks for 60 days with Mexico's Alpek over the potential sale of PetroquimicaSuape and Citepe assets in Brazil's northeast.

SABIC and ExxonMobil evaluating petrochemical JV on US Gulf Coast

SABIC and an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corp. are considering the potential development of a jointly owned petrochemical complex on the US Gulf Coast.

Iran says fire at Bu Ali Sina petrochemical complex contained

A fire that broke out at Iran's Bu Ali Sina petrochemical refinery complex has been contained with no casualties.

Trestle Energy and Larksen partner to reduce CO2 from ethanol and coal power

Fuel pathway management platform will enable ethanol producers to substantially reduce their fuel carbon intensity and facilitate the cost-effective use of biomass fuel pellets at existing power plants.

GlobalData: Planned projects poised to raise global propylene capacity levels

China and the US are the primary drivers for expanded global capacity that is estimated to increase to almost 130 MMtpy by 2020.

LUKOIL and SNF Floerger break ground for Russia polymer plant

The plant will be constructed in close proximity to LUKOIL's petrochemical facility to reduce costs for transportation of feedstock and end products.

EIA: US remains top petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons producer

While the US and Russia total petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbon production is split between petroleum and natural gas, Saudi Arabia heavily favors petroleum.

Technip to provide basic engineering, equipment for Saudi furnace project

Technip will provide basic engineering and proprietary equipment for a grassroots ethylene cracking furnace in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

ExxonMobil shaves its PP resin prices in US

Demand has been solid, but market prices are being impacted by a surge in availability of imported PP.