Economics
Crude C4 alternatives for a successful grassroots petrochemicals project
The disposition of the crude C<sub>4</sub> stream from a steam cracker is a project configuration topic that deserves some discussion.
An advanced extractive distillation process for aromatics recovery
This article focuses on a novel extractive distillation (ED) process for recovering benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) aromatics from a full-boiling-range pyrolysis gasoline or reformate feedstock—a process that has been commercially demonstrated and is ready for licensing or a JV.
Editorial Comment: Juggling the increasing global demand for thermoplastics vs. reducing their environmental
If you were to review any forecast for global thermoplastics demand to 2050—high-density polyethylene (PE), low-density PE, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate, among others—chances are that you will see a steady rise in consumption.
Colorado refinery outage causing increased fuels pricing
The only petroleum refinery in Colorado shut down in late December after sustaining damage from extremely cold weather, which may tighten gasoline and diesel fuel supplies in the region.
Brazil to resume taxes on fuels
The Brazilian government is set to resume the collection of federal taxes on fuels this week, the Finance Ministry said on Monday.
How a ban on Russian crude affects EU's refining industry
A look at how a ban on Russian crude affects oil exports and the EU's refining industry
CNPC shuffles regional offices to better support global portfolio
China's CNPC has completed a months-long reshuffle with the addition of six regional offices that report to Beijing headquarters to better coordinate and supervise its sprawling global portfolio.
Biden administration releases $2.5 B for carbon capture programs
The Biden Administration announced $2.52 B in funding for two carbon management programs to catalyze investments in transformative carbon capture systems and carbon transport and storage technologies.
U.S. crude oil inventories rose as utilization drops
U.S. crude oil inventories rose for the ninth week in a row, surging to their most since May 2021, as refiners ran less oil during a strong maintenance season.
Kuwait to ramp up refined products exports from the 615,000-bpd Al Zour refinery
Kuwait is set to ramp up refined oil product exports from its new Al Zour refinery in the second half of 2023 to plug Russian shortfalls in Europe and meet growing demand in Asia and Africa.
- China's Wanhua Chemical starts operation at new east China cracker 4/4
- Brookfield Infrastructure announces the acquisition of Colonial Enterprises for $9 B 4/4
- PBF restarts some units at Martinez refinery after February fire; fire-damaged units remain shut 4/4
- Japan to curb gasoline prices from June to cushion U.S. tariff blow 4/4
- Evonik presents innovative "Debonding on Demand" concept for more sustainable bonding 4/3
- Oil, gas and refined product imports exempted from Trump’s sweeping tariffs 4/3
