Petrochemicals
QatarEnergy announces 15-yr urea supply agreement with Koch Fertilizer
QatarEnergy signed a long-term urea supply agreement with Koch Fertilizer for up to 740,000 tpy of urea.
Aspentech announces new and expanded capabilities in latest version of aspenONE
Aspen Technology, Inc. introduced new and expanded capabilities now available in aspenONE®, helping customers achieve new levels of operational excellence with expanded Industrial AI throughout the portfolio, additional integration of industrial data management across solutions, and advancements in planning and scheduling capabilities.
X-Press Feeders' vessel is the first green methanol refueling in the Port of Singapore
X-Press Feeders, along with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore, achieved a historic milestone towards sustainable shipping with the arrival in Singapore and successful refueling of X-Press Feeders’ first dual-fuel vessel. This vessel, the first to dock and refuel with green methanol in the Port of Singapore, underlines the nation's commitment to supporting the transition to renewable fuels in the global maritime industry.
Tecnimont receives 'notice to proceed' on TA'ZIZ low-carbon ammonia plant in UAE
MAIRE Tecnimont has received from Fertiglobe the notice to proceed with the construction activities related to the low-carbon ammonia plant under development in TA’ZIZ Derivatives Park, UAE.
Capsol Technologies to list on the Norwegian stock exchange
Capsol Technologies ASA, a leading provider of carbon capture solutions, has announced its plans to list the company on the main board of Norway’s stock exchange, Euronext’s Oslo Børs.
Grupo Fertiberia partners with thyssenkrupp Uhde to reduce emissions at its ammonia plant in Spain
Grupo Fertiberia has partnered with thyssenkrupp Uhde to reduce the carbon footprint of its existing ammonia plant in Puertollano, Spain.
LyondellBasell collaborates with CORADIN and Dermalogica to optimize post-consumer resin
LyondellBasell has collaborated with CORADIN and Dermalogica to create a more sustainable solution for the GREENIS® Dispenser, leveraging its innovative CirculenRecover solution for the award-winning packaging.
Artificial intelligence for engineering a better tomorrow—Part 2
Part 1 of this article—published in the April issue —explored the importance and application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the domain of advanced process design and engineering. Part 2 focuses on the use of AI for autocorrecting engineering drawings.
A multi-objective optimization study for an integrated oil refinery-petrochemical plant—Part 1
The study of the ideal integration of an oil refinery and an ethylene production facility has regained interest due to the rising costs of crude oil and its derivatives. This study proposes a multi-objective optimization approach that maximizes the net profit and production of ethylene and propylene in an integrated plant.
Digital transformation shapes the oil and gas industry: Achieving unparalleled growth and operational efficiency
The oil and gas industry is facing numerous challenges that are impacting its profitability and future growth.
- Kumho Mitsui Chemicals begins operation of chlor-alkali plant using thyssenkrupp nucera technology 6/16
- MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan 6/16
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, RITE partner to convert captured CO2 into methanol 6/16
- Yara Clean Ammonia supports groundbreaking ammonia bunkering pilot in Pilbara (Australia) 6/16
- Syensqo signs carbon fiber composites recycling contract with Fairmat 6/16
- OCI Global receives U.S. regulatory approval for the sale of its global methanol business to Methanex Corp. 6/16
