Petrochemicals
Saudi Arabia's CMDC (BCI group) awards thyssenkrupp nucera key contract for chlor-alkali plant expansion in Jubail
Chemical Marketing and Distribution Company (CMDC), part of Basic Chemical Industries Company (BCI), has commissioned thyssenkrupp nucera to implement the next expansion phase of its chlor-alkali plant in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia.
BEL Valves supplies six-figure order for Europe’s largest processing plant
BEL Valves, which manufactures high integrity valves, complete with actuation and control systems for oil and gas, hydrogen (H2) and carbon capture installations, has supplied valves worth six figures to Norwegian multinational energy company, Equinor for its Kårstø processing plant in Norway.
INEOS responds to UK Government's industrial strategy
• STATEMENT: On the UK Government’s new industrial strategy and the future of British manufacturing
Chemistry researchers publish paper in outlining more efficient photoredox catalysis system
Colorado State University (U.S.) researchers have published a paper in Science that describes a new and more efficient light-based process for transforming fossil fuels into useful modern chemicals.
Peróxidos do Brasil reinforces leadership in South America with new strategic investment in Chile
Peróxidos do Brasil, a joint venture between Solvay and Produtos Químicos Makay (PQM), has announced a new strategic investment in its production unit in Chile, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in supply for customers across various markets in South America.
AVTL to develop ammonia terminal in Pipavav, India
In India, AVTL, will develop a brownfield ammonia terminal at the existing Pipavav location. The terminal will be the first independent ammonia storage terminal in India.
How TotalEnergies is utilizing hydrogen to decarbonize its refineries in Europe
TotalEnergies is decarbonizing its sites (Scope 1 and 2) in an ambition to supply more energy while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One of the levers identified by the company is the use of low-carbon hydrogen to decarbonize its European refineries, which would reduce their direct carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 3 MMtpy by 2030.
Oil tanker market signals more Middle East energy disruption ahead
While global energy markets are not yet pricing in worst-case scenarios for the Israel-Iran war, oil tanker rates are providing a good real-time gauge of the escalating risks.
U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports
The U.S. EIA forecast U.S. ethane exports will decrease by 80,000 bpd this year and by 177,000 bpd in 2026 because of new licensing requirements U.S. exports of ethane to China.
INEOS to cease phenol production at German site, cites high European energy costs and CO2 tax policy
INEOS Phenol, the world's largest producer of phenol and acetone, announced its intention to permanently stop production at their site in Gladbeck, Germany. Sky high European energy costs alongside Europe’s punitive CO2 tax policy have combined to leave Europe uncompetitive against imported Chinese production and a global oversupply.
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