Petrochemicals
Chinese refiners ZPC, ChemChina win additional 2022 crude oil import quotas
Chinese private mega-refiner Zhejiang Petrochemical Corp (ZPC) has been awarded a 10 MMt additional crude oil import quota for 2022.
Neste's NEXPAO technology to be used at CNOOC and Shell Petrochemical's Huizhou production site in China
Neste's Engineering Solutions and CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited have signed an agreement for CSPC to utilize Neste's proprietary NEXPAO technology at its new synthetic base oil production unit in Daya Bay Economic & Technological Development Zone.
Clariant & Technip Energies’ EARTH tech for energy-efficient H2 production wins first place - twice
Clariant and its engineering and technology partner, Technip Energies, were presented with two industry awards for their ground-breaking EARTH technology. ICIS is the world’s largest petrochemical market information provider.
Shares in Brazil's Braskem jump after report on new Apollo bid, shareholders deny
Shares in Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem SA jumped more than 20% on Tuesday after local newspaper O Globo reported that U.S.-based asset manager Apollo made a new, higher bid for the company.
What is the Top Petrochemical project of 2022?
It's that time of year again! We are asking our global reach of refining and petrochemical professionals to vote on the top projects of the year.
Online Feature: From talk to action: Why operators that act today will become the energy leaders of tomorrow
Industry is at a crossroads. The interplay between stakeholders, government, society and employees is driving a lack of alignment and trust that is clouding the path forward. However, expectations for oil and gas, refining and petrochemical companies have and will continue to change significantly.
2022 HP Awards Finalists
<em>Hydrocarbon Processing</em>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication for 100 yr, has announced the finalists for its sixth annual <em>HP</em> Awards, which celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.
A successful case of resid-to-propylene maximization using premium catalyst technology
The world has experienced profound changes throughout the global disruption created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the Top Refining project of 2022?
It's that time of year again! We are asking our global reach of refining and petrochemical professionals to vote on the top projects of the year.
Data, algorithms and collaboration combine for machine-learning success
Process manufacturers are investing significant resources in machine-learning (ML) to increase reliability, profitability and sustainability in their operations—saving millions of dollars in short periods of time through increased efficiency.
- UPM and BASF accelerate the transition to recyclable, fiber-based packaging 5/4
- Australia's Viva Energy expects to restart Geelong refinery units in June 5/4
- China's Commerce Ministry blocks U.S. sanctions against five refineries 5/4
- ADNOC launches Industrial Resilience Program at "Make it in the Emirates" to boost UAE industrial capacity and strengthen supply chains 5/4
- Iraq starts work on Basra-Haditha oil pipeline 5/4
- Record U.S. biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year 5/4
