Petrochemicals
Consortium to launch world's first commercialized PET bottle using bio-paraxylene
A partnership consisting of Indorama Ventures, Suntory, ENEOS Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani and Neste will launch the world’s first bio-PET bottle for commercial scale, made from ISCC+ certified bio-paraxylene.
Cepsa becomes Moeve
Cepsa has announced its name change to Moeve, marking a historic milestone in the company’s transformation.
Consortium introduces world's first pharmaceutical bottle partially made with wood-based plastics
UPM Biochemicals, Selenis and Bormioli Pharma have partnered to produce the world’s first pharmaceutical bottles made from partially wood-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Aramco, Petrovietnam sign Collaboration Framework Agreement for increased petrochemicals trade
The framework agreement signed by Aramco and Petrovietnam will explore opportunities for cooperation in storage and the supply and trading of energy and petrochemical products
Examination of design temperature allowance on creep range piping
This article delves into the effects of providing standard design temperature allowances for piping systems operating in the creep range. The aim of examining this practice is to enhance the understanding of its implications for pipe engineering.
Refinery/petrochemical makeup water treatment: A general guide for technical personnel—Part 3
A very important—and sometimes overlooked—unit operation within hydrocarbon processing facilities is makeup water treatment for steam generators and other processes. Many cases have been documented in which makeup system upsets have led to boiler tube failures that partially or completely shut down unit processes. The three parts of this article (August, September and October 2024) serve as a guide for those employees who may be on a steep learning curve when it comes to makeup system understanding.
TotalEnergies studies Moroccan project to export green ammonia to Europe
TotalEnergies will study plans for a renewable energy project to produce hydrogen and ammonia in Morocco for delivery to Europe, which is seeking to increase use of the fuels as part of its energy transition.
Changxing Island accelerates development of world-class green petrochemical industrial base
The high-end petrochemical new materials project by Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co. Ltd., a major supplier of polyolefin catalysts and chemical additives products, is rapidly progressing in the Changxing Island Economic and Technological Development Zone of Dalian, Liaoning province.
Sumitomo Chemical begins study to optimize operations at Keiyo Ethylene
Sumitomo Chemical has made a proposal to Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd., its JV partner in Keiyo Ethylene Co., to reduce offtake quotas for Sumitomo Chemical products at Keiyo Ethylene.
U.S. West Coast refiners boost imports of light Canadian crude
Canadian waterborne exports of light crude to the U.S. West Coast have surged since the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX) began operating in May, data shows, surprising some market participants who thought it would mainly be used to send heavy crude to Asia and California.
- Borouge set to boost production capacity to over 6.6 MMtpy 4/28
- Sri Lanka to begin talks with India, UAE for new energy hub 4/28
- S-Oil posts refining, petrochemical losses; expects US tariffs to affect margins in Q2 4/28
- Kuwait Petroleum's stake investment in China Wanhua Chemical's unit valued at $638 MM 4/28
- Chemical maker LyondellBasell misses quarterly profit estimates on weak volumes 4/28
- Trump administration (U.S.) to allow temporary sales of summertime higher-ethanol fuel 4/28
