Cracking
BASF, SABIC, and Linde celebrate the start-up of the world's first large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnace
BASF, SABIC, and Linde have inaugurated the world’s first demonstration plant for large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces.
Lummus and Braskem to partner on electrified cracking heater for decarbonization
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Braskem, the largest bio-based polymer producer in the world, announced today the companies will carry out joint studies related to the industrial demonstration of Lummus' SRT-e electric cracking heater to decarbonize one of Braskem's sites in Brazil.
Borealis invests $4.95 MM in Porvoo steam cracker
Borealis announced a $4.95 MM investment in the cracker furnaces of its olefins unit in Porvoo, Finland.
Decarbonize the FCCU through maximizing low-carbon propylene
As the global energy system continues to be threatened by geopolitical tensions, the refining industry continues to demonstrate an outstanding capacity for adaptation.
A novel process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and acetic acid
The authors’ company has developed a commercial chemical process<sup>a</sup> for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODH-E). By means of a heterogeneous catalyst, ethane and oxygen are selectively converted into ethylene and acetic acid, which, after separation and purification, are provided in polymer-grade and glacial quality, respectively.
New investment strengthens Johnson Matthey’s position in the fluid catalytic cracking additives market
Johnson Matthey announced a multi-million-dollar investment in the fluid catalytic cracking additives space to enhance its innovation capabilities and strengthen its position in this market.
Axens successfully starts up hydrocracking units at Shenghong's integrated refinery in China
Axens successfully started several new units at Shenghong Refining & Chemical (Lianyungang) Co. Ltd’s crude-to-paraxylene complex in China’s province of Jiangsu.
Topsoe ammonia technology to boost Approtium's hydrogen production in South Korea
Topsoe has signed an engineering agreement with Approtium to deliver its proven ammonia cracking technology, H2RETAKE, converting low-carbon ammonia, also referred to as blue ammonia, back into hydrogen.
ARCC signs contract with SGC Arabia for SEPC ethylene cracker plant expansion in Saudi Arabia
Al Rushid Construction Co. has officially signed a contract with South Korea-based company SGC Arabia to serve as the general contractor for the expansion of the ethylene cracker plant at the Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company.
MHI Compressor International Corporation selected to supply critical turbomachinery for Dow’s net-zero ethylene cracker complex in Canada
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation will supply critical turbomachinery packages to Dow for their Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project – the world’s first net-zero scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions ethylene cracker.
- ExxonMobil plans 1 Blbs/yr of advanced recycling by 2027 11/22
- Gauging the likely Trump effect on U.S. energy and power sectors 11/22
- Russia's Lukoil restoring cracker at NORSI refinery, gasoline output rising 11/22
- Nigeria's local currency crude sales fall short of target, Dangote refinery says 11/22
- U.S. October gasoline imports hit post-pandemic low on slump in European shipments 11/22
- Clean Hydrogen Works awards McDermott FEED contract for Ascension Clean Energy (ACE) project 11/21
