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Hydrocarbon ProcessingKazMunayGas starts building polyethylene plant with Sinopec, SIBUR
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The plant will have a pyrolysis unit which will use the technology of the U.S.-based Lummus, an ethylene polymerization unit using the technology of Chevron Phillips Chemical and Univation Technologies, as well as a butene unit using Axens technologyLummus successfully starts up PFAS demo unit to destroy "forever chemicals"
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Lummus Technology has started up its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction demonstration unit. The at-scale, commercial-ready system uses a combination of advanced technology to destroy PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."Solvay partners with Cavalinho to reduce emissions at Brazilian chemical plant
http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/solvay-partners-with-cavalinho-to-reduce-emissions-at-brazilian-chemical-plant/
Solvay will be one the first companies in Brazil to adopt biofuel-powered trucks for transportation, supporting its goal of cutting scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030.Dow Chemical, X-energy to advance nuclear project at Dow's Seadrift chemicals facility (U.S.)
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Dow Chemical and X-Energy Reactor Co. announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas (U.S.)INEOS Enterprises completes the sale of INEOS Composites to KPS Capital Partners for €1.7 B
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INEOS Enterprises has completed the sale of its composites business to KPS Capital Partners for approximately €1.7 B. The composites business is a global leader in producing resins and gelcoats that are used to make strong, lightweight composite plastics found in everything from cars and boats to buildings and electronics.Refractory lining reliability challenges in hydrogen-fueled process fired heaters
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This article provides an overview of the potential impact of H2-rich fuel firing on refractory integrity and suggests safeguards to mitigate challenges. While this article discusses refractory issues in process fired heaters, the information presented can be broadly applicable to fired equipment where a flame is present. Methods for increasing the heat transfer rate on steam condensation surfaces
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Traditional systems rely on filmwise condensation for heat transfer; however, for large energy consumers, dropwise condensation will help improve heat transfer efficiency and reduce steam consumption and carbon footprint. This can be achieved through water treatment technologies—specifically the dropwise condensation technology—that help facilities increase productivity and reliability while reducing energy consumption. Scaling pyrolysis: A critical step toward plastic circularity
http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/march-2025/trends-and-resources/scaling-pyrolysis-a-critical-step-toward-plastic-circularity/
Pyrolysis has potential to process hard-to-recycle plastics and expand the scope of recycling, but scaling up pyrolysis to meet global demand remains a significant challenge. From technical optimization to creating market confidence, addressing these barriers is essential if pyrolysis is to reduce plastic pollution and advance circularity. DNV launches recommended practice for a common digital language in the energy sector
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DNV has released DNV-RP-0670 Asset information modeling framework to improve asset information management in the energy sector. This recommended practice (RP) addresses challenges in engineering assets by enhancing information flow among organizations, individuals and IT applications. Optimize direct air carbon capture systems for petrochemical sustainability
http://admin.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/march-2025/special-focus-petrochemical-technologies/optimize-direct-air-carbon-capture-systems-for-petrochemical-sustainability/
The advent of direct air carbon capture (DACC) systems presents a groundbreaking opportunity to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) and repurpose it as a valuable feedstock for petrochemical products like methanol and synthetic fuels.