Asia/Pacific
SI Group plans new phenolic resin plant in China
US-based SI Group said Friday that it plans to invest $30 million to build an additional phenolic resin manufacturing site in the Nanjing Chemical Industry Park (NCIP) in China. The site, chosen because of strong logistics operations and access to raw materials, is set to commence operation in May 2013.
PetroChina buys 20% stake in Canada shale gas project from Shell
Shell confirmed it agreed to sell a 20% stake in a Canadian shale gas project to state-controlled PetroChina, saying that the move was the latest example of its strategic co-operation with parent China National Petroleum Corp. The natural gas output of the Groundbirch project is 125 million cubic feet/day.
Consider total value when optimizing catalytic cracking units
Low rare-earth catalysts balance activity and selectivity against cost
Increase energy efficiency for your refinery
Behavioral and organization changes are often needed to effectively maximize operating profits
Use advanced catalysts to improve xylenes isomerization
This refiner wanted to increase ethylbenzene conversion while limiting aromatics losses
Improve diesel quality through advanced hydroprocessing
New upgrading technologies help meet fuel quality specifications
Understand multi-stage pumps and sealing options: Part 1
Service life and cost impact what seals to use on your heavy-duty pump
Treat oily waste with decanter centrifuge plants
Turning a challenge into an opportunity
HP Viewpoint: The promise and reality of energy independence
The governance of energy by our federal government is broken, dysfunctional and unfixable in its current form, according to the author.
HP Viewpoint: Transportation and alternative fuels in Asia
The region is facing tremendous pressure to develop a radically different energy and power mix.
- Petrovietnam says supertanker with Iraqi oil arrives at refinery port 6/1
- Russia bans aviation fuel exports until November 30 6/1
- Green Fuels Operating breaks ground on $400-MM refinery in Oklahoma (U.S.) 6/1
- SABIC puts 141 lots of industrial assets up for public auction 6/1
- bp sells 5% stake in Australian Browse LNG project to South Korea's GS Energy 6/1
- U.S. gasoline market set for fresh test after near-record stock draws 6/1

