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Innovation drives new catalyst developments
Future challenges in environment and product specifications involve more sophisticated catalyst systems
Global demand for catalysts to exceed $17 billion in 2014
World demand for chemical synthesis, petroleum refining and polymerization catalysts will rise 6%/yr to $17.2 billion in 2014, reflecting a combination of healthy volume and price growth from a weak 2..
Rare earth dilemma forces catalyst changes
The success from catalysts depends on its structure and composition. Tremendous research has been devoted in fine-tuning the melding of structure and raw material makeup to provide efficient catalyst ..
Mustang Al-Hejailan Engineering combines with Dar E&C and PI-Consult
Mustang Al-Hejailan Engineering, a Wood Group company, has finalized agreements to combine with two Saudi Arabian-owned engineering businesses, Dar E&C and PI-Consult, to create Mustang Al Hejailan Dar PI (MHDP).
Dow developing new polymeric flame retardant technology
Dow Global Technologies (DGT) today announced the invention and development of a new, high molecular weight brominated polymeric flame retardant (PFR).
Purvin & Gertz releases global petroleum market outlook
Purvin & Gertz announces the release of its Global Petroleum Market Outlook 2011. The study provides an in-depth analysis of global and regional markets for crude oil and refined products within a framework of world energy demand and economic activity through 2030.
EJPC signs agreement with Davy Process Technology
Egypt Japan Petrochemical Corp. S.A.E. (EJPC) and Davy Process Technology, a Johnson Matthey (JM) subsidiary, have signed a methanol operating licence agreement.
Alfa Laval wins SEK 75 million refinery order in Saudi Arabia
Alfa Laval has received an order for Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to a refinery in Saudi Arabia. The order value is about SEK 75 million and delivery is scheduled for 2012.
OriginOil announces innovation to increase algae yield
OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a technology to transform algae into a competitor to petroleum, has unveiled Algae Screen, a process that keeps algae healthy and productive by selectively eliminating microscopic predators without the use of chemicals. The technology employs an electromagnetic pulse.
First gas flows from offshore into the Pearl GTL plant in Qatar
Qatar Petroleum (QP) and Shell today announced the first flow of dedicated offshore gas into the Pearl GTL plant located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
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- First batch of equipment arrives in Kazakhstan for $7.7-B Atyrau polyethylene project 6/22
- Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex kills 13, injures 66 6/22
- Asia has plenty of crude oil, but refined fuels remain tight 6/22
- Fire extinguished at Marathon's Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas (U.S.) 6/22
- El Nino, expanding ethanol use squeeze India sugar supply 6/22
