Petrochemicals
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions innovations support the PFAS transition
Trelleborg recently introduced enhanced surface coating technologies like FlexCoat NG and Seal-Glide PFAS-free solutions designed to meet emerging regulatory standards while improving manufacturing efficiency.
Coolbrook, Turbostream collaborate to accelerate decarbonization technology for heavy industries
Coolbrook, a transformational technology and engineering company on a mission to decarbonize heavy industry, and Turbostream, a leading developer of high-performance simulation tools for turbomachinery, have announced a collaboration to support the rapid optimization and deployment of Coolbrook’s proprietary RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) and RotoDynamic Reactor™ (RDR™) technologies.
Shell reports June 4 fire at ethylene cracker plant in Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Shell on Friday said a fire occurred on June 4 at its ethylene cracker plant in Potter Township, Pennsylvania, and the furnace unit involved remained offline pending an investigation.
Plug Power, Allied Green Ammonia partner for $5.5-B, 2-GW electrolyzer project to produce SAF, green urea and green diesel
Plug’s electrolyzer technology has been selected as the foundation of a new $5.5-B billion green chemical production facility in Uzbekistan that will produce sustainable aviation fuel, green urea, and green diesel.
Alpek will cease operations at its PET facility in North Carolina (U.S.)
Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. has announced the strategic decision to cease operations at its Cedar Creek facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina (U.S.) by July 31, 2025. The site, acquired by Alpek in 2001, has an installed capacity of 170,000 t of PET resin and approximately 35,000 t of rPET flake production.
Clariant launches innovative PFAS-free polymer processing aids for more sustainable polyolefin extrusion
Clariant announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)-free polymer processing aids designed specifically for polyolefin extrusion applications. This innovative solution addresses the industry's growing need for more sustainable alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based processing aids while maintaining strong performance standards.
Solvay and BASF together reduce scope 3 emissions in hydrogen peroxide production
Solvay and BASF announced to jointly focus on a meaningful reduction in scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions within the hydrogen peroxide supply chain.
Chart Industries and Flowserve combined to form $19-B enterprise
Chart Industries, Inc. and Flowserve Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a differentiated leader in industrial process technologies. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $19 billion.
Lummus and InnoVent Renewables sign MoU for tire pyrolysis technology
Lummus Technology and InnoVent Renewables announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work toward licensing and deploying InnoVent's continuous tire pyrolysis technology globally.
Marubeni signs a long-term offtake agreement for green ammonia produced in Inner Mongolia, China
Marubeni has signed a long-term offtake agreement with global green technology company Envision Energy Co., Ltd. for ammonia produced from renewable energy in Inner Mongolia, China.
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17

