Petrochemicals
BASF pipeline cut before blast
A pipeline of flammable material had been cut before a deadly blast at the headquarters of German chemicals group BASF last week.
Honeywell and Flowserve collaborate on IIoT solutions
Honeywell and Flowserve will collaborate to provide Industrial Internet of Things solutions to help industrial customers make their operations, safer, more efficient and more reliable.
Arkema increases its Kynar fluoropolymer capacities in China
Arkema has increased its Kynar PVDF production capacity by 25% at its Changshu platform near Shanghai.
Emerson launches new Plantweb digital ecosystem
Emerson has released the expanded Plantweb digital ecosystem, a scalable portfolio of standards-based hardware, software, intelligent devices and services for securely implementing the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) with measurable business performance improvement.
DuPont raises profit forecast, says Dow merger may get delayed
DuPont raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast as it cuts costs ahead of its merger with Dow Chemical Co., but said the deal may not close by the end of this year as planned.
Air Products invests in Korea to support growing market demand
Air Products will build a new large air separation unit (LASU) in Ulsan, South Korea.
Emerson delivers new cloud-based Industrial Internet of Things solutions
Plantweb Digital Ecosystem integrates Microsoft IIoT technology to provide expert connected services.
Angola becomes China's biggest oil supplier in September
Angola became China's largest crude supplier for the second time in September, taking the top position from Russia.
Emerald Kalama Chemical reaches final construction phase on Rotterdam expansion
Emerald Kalama Chemical has entered the final stage of construction for a $40-MM expansion at the company's Rotterdam, Netherlands facility.
Hoerbiger and Storm agree on cooperation
Adding ignition and control systems made by Hoerbiger to its portfolio, August Storm is now able to offer engine services at a new level of performance.
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