Aromatics
CNOOC completes construction on $2.9-B, 1.8-MMtpy integrated complex in east China
China National Offshore Oil Corp has completed building a $2.9-B, 1.8-MMtpy integrated refining and petrochemical complex in eastern China
Boosting butylenes production from an FCCU through an HBC catalyst technology
Based on the generation and conversion mechanism of butylenes during the FCC process, this article details the design, development and commercial trials of the latest high-butylenes selectivity catalysts (HBC) series catalysts boosting butylenes without compromising gasoline yield. Its potential to increase butylenes has been confirmed through laboratory evaluation and commercial trial results.
Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins—Part 2
Part 1 of this article appeared in the February issue. Part 2 here will explore the role of FCC and hydrocracking in crude-to-chemicals and the challenge of cracked feeds, among other topics.
Synergize FCCUs and hydrocracking processing units to maximize refining margins
India eyes $87 B investment in petrochemicals sector over next decade
India is expected to receive investments worth $87 B in the next decade to meet the nation's rising demand for petrochemicals, the country's oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
- ABB enhances AI capabilities of flagship industrial device digital solutions 4/17
- XCF, DevvStream, Southern Energy Renewables partner to bring transferable 45Z clean fuel credits to market 4/17
- HyOrc completes independent process and technology verification for waste-to-methanol platform 4/17
- Bottled lightning makes a cleaner fuel: Research shows how bursts of plasma convert methane into methanol without high heat and pressures 4/17
- Evonik launches high performance isodewaxing catalysts for fuels and lubricants production 4/16
- BASF to increase its price for neopentylglycol in the U.S. and Canada 4/16

