Petrochemicals
KazMunayGas, CNPC carbamide project at Zhanazhol gas processing plant to cost $1.5 B
The carbamide project that will be carried at the Zhanazhol gas processing plant in Kazakhstan will cost $1.5 B with capacity for 1.2 metric MMtpy.
SIBUR might start producing metallocene polyethylene using domestic technology
Russian petrochemical group SIBUR might start using domestic technology developed by the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) in the production of metallocene polyethylene in Nizhnekamsk.
Mitsubishi Chemical to conduct studies on chemical recycling of tires using coke ovens
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group has launched studies to perform chemical recycling of end-of-life (ELT) tires by utilizing the coke ovens at its Kagawa plant (Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture). The MCG Group aims to begin marketing sustainable carbon black made from ELTs by March 2026.
SK Geo Centric and Winpak partner for sustainable packaging materials
Winpak Ltd. and SK Geo Centric (SKGC) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a global strategic partnership for the supply of packaging materials from recycled plastic.
Orlen to decide on olefins project as costs increase
Polish refiner Orlen will determine the future of its olefins petrochemicals project by December at the latest, its chief executive said on Thursday, calling it a "trap" for the company and the Polish economy as a whole.
PPG launches PPG PITT-THERM 909 spray-on insulation coating for oil and gas, infrastructure industries
PPG announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation (SOI) coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and other critical infrastructure industries.
EDL awarded contract for phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge ash using a new process technology
EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH has been awarded a contract for project management and engineering services for a phosphorus recovery plant by Phosphorgewinnung Schkopau GmbH. The company is developing the world's first plant for phosphorus recovery using the innovative Ash2®Phos process developed by EasyMining.
Petronet LNG selects Lummus' Novolen Technology for new, large-scale plant in India
Petronet LNG will license Lummus' Novolen® polypropylene technology for a new 500.000-tpy plant in Dahej, Gujarat, India.
Neste expands chemical recycling logistics infrastructure at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland
Neste is expanding its logistics infrastructure for liquefied recycled raw materials at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, including materials such as liquefied waste plastic and liquefied rubber tires. Neste aims to advance chemical recycling and transform the Porvoo refinery into a renewable and circular solutions hub.
Sasol to act on underperforming assets after $3-B writedown
Sasol will take "decisive action" following a review of its underperforming chemicals units, CEO Simon Baloyi said on Tuesday after the South African petrochemicals company announced a $3-B asset writedown due to depressed prices.
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- Phelan Green Group's $2.6-B eMethanol project remains on schedule 6/13
- Algeria launches $7-B investment plan to expand hydrocarbon processing 6/13
- AFPM/API: President Trump officially overturns California (U.S.) gas car ban 6/12
- Decision on oil refiner Italiana Petroli's sale expected around end-June 6/12
- EIA: U.S. crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise as refining activity increases 6/12
