Engineering & Design

Sumitomo Chemical achieves scale-up of its process for producing propylene directly from ethanol

Sumitomo Chemical has constructed and begun operation of a pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works for its new proprietary process to produce propylene directly from ethanol.

EcoCortec, Jakob Schober GmbH awarded sustainability award for closed-loop circular films solution

This prestigious recognition highlights EcoCortec's and Jakob Schober’s tireless efforts in establishing a practical and effective closed-loop recycling system for its green VpCI® corrosion protection films and bags.

Research: Developing an energy-saving, carbon-capturing method for making ethylene glycol

New electrochemical system cuts waste, slashes emissions, and conserves energy while producing key chemical

Indonesia plans quick-to-build oil refineries for U.S. crude

Indonesia plans to build a network of small modular refineries to process U.S. and domestic oil, aiming to reduce gasoline imports, but analysts warn the switch in strategy from large-scale refining facilities could prove uneconomical.

Eni to sale 49.99% share in carbon capture business to GIP

Eni and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading global infrastructure investor and a part of BlackRock, signed an agreement related to the sale of a stake of 49.99% in Eni CCUS Holding – a leading global player in the CCUS sector (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage).

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Idemitsu restarts Yokkaichi's No. 3 CDU on Aug 11 after maintenance

Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan restarted the 155,000-bpd No.3 crude distillation unit at its Yokkaichi refinery in central Japan on August 11, following scheduled maintenance, a company spokesperson said.

Japan's Eneos shuts 77,000-bpd Kawasaki No.3 CDU for maintenance

Japan's biggest refiner, Eneos Corp, has shut the 77,000 barrel-per-day No. 3 crude distillation unit at its Kawasaki refinery, near Tokyo, on August 9 for scheduled maintenance

SIBUR develops new polyethylene grade for FMCG packaging

SIBUR, Russia's largest polymer producer, has developed a new grade of metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) for flexible fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) packaging.

L&T Energy GreenTech partners with Japan’s ITOCHU for 300,000-tpy green ammonia project

L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd (LTEG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan to develop and commercialize a 300,000-tpy green ammonia project at Kandla in Gujarat, India.