Catalysts
WR Grace emerges from bankruptcy after 13 years
US-based catalysts and specialty chemicals company WR Grace has emerged from bankruptcy nearly 13 years after filing for Chapter 11 protection over a series of asbestos claims.
Russian refiners use oxygenates to preserve octane
A case study was conducted regarding the physical and chemical properties of key gasoline oxygenates, such as methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), tertiary amyl methyl ether (TAME) and other blending components.
Improve the isomerization of alkanes by catalytic distillation
The isomerization of light gasoline fractions is crucial to producing high-octane fuels and to reducing the benzene content in gasoline. One of the most promising options for isomerization is catalytic distillation.
Porocel acquires Medicine Hat catalyst processing facility from Criterion
The Medicine Hat facility will be Porocel’s fourth catalyst regeneration, rejuvenation and ex-situ presulfurization plant globally and strategically positions Porocel to service the Canadian market.
HP News
US, Norway seek to improve CO2 capture The US and Norway have announced their commitment to support the global carbon capture and storage (CCS) test center network. In a joint release, the two co..
BASF to expand India emissions catalysts capacity
Construction of a new 47,000 square meter facility will begin in December 2013, enhancing the company’s existing emissions catalysts operation in Chennai with new production lines and manufacturing capabilities. Startup is of the new catalyst capacity is planned in the first quarter of 2015.
HP Forecast: HPI Market Data 2014 Executive Summary
This summary provides a "sneak peek" at Hydrocarbon Processing's HPI Market Data 2014. This comprehensive report investigates present and projected future trends in refining, natural gas and petrochemical industries. Topics include spending forecasts and construction projects derived from HP's Construction Boxscore database; global and regional changes in energy production and use; and developments in oil and natural gas processing. HPI Market Data 2014 also covers trends in economics, plant safety and the environment. This annual report is the hydrocarbon processing industry's premier source of market information for professionals working in the downstream.
HP Innovations
Software combines crude management with designInvensys released its integrated Spiral CrudeSuite crude oil knowledge-management software (Fig. 1) with its SimSci PRO/II design and ROMeo optimization s..
Honeywell taps Jacobs as project manager for new chemicals site in China
Jacobs is providing services such as basic and detailed design, permitting, project controls, quality, HSE management, procurement, and construction management services, with the option to provide commissioning as required. The plant should start up in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Johnson Matthey expands Macedonia plant for emission control catalysts
The new plant will provide Johnson Matthey with additional capacity for catalysts to meet the increase in demand from the introduction of tighter EU emissions legislation coming into effect from January 2014.
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- Neste MY Renewable Diesel introduced to the Italian market in collaboration with fuel distributor Firmin 1/9
- U.S. DOE and EPA announce $6 MM to support development of advanced biofuels 1/9
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- SOCAR's STAR oil refinery to supply jet fuel for Istanbul Airport 1/9
- Idemitsu to begin trial of non-edible oilseed crop for SAF 1/9
