High margins impel Aramco, Sinopec to run Yasref refining JV at peak capacity
Saudi Yasref oil plant reached its output limits in July and currently produces 265,000 bpd of low-sulfur diesel and 91,000 bpd of 91-octane and 95-octane gasoline.
October 27, 2015Continue reading...Air Products to build new Texas methane reformer for downstream users
The new steam methane reformer (SMR) will produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (CO) to be supplied to customers from Air Products' US Gulf Coast hydrogen and CO pipeline networks.
October 27, 2015Continue reading...Dow Chemical to reduce role in Kuwait JVs, plans new US Gulf MEG plant
MEGlobal will build a new MEG plant on the US Gulf Coast -- enabling MEGlobal and its parent companies to enjoy growth and drive significant expansion of MEGlobal’s geographic footprint.
October 27, 2015Continue reading...Iran to raise South Pars gas, condensate output for petrochemicals expansion
Iran plans to add some 40 million tons of annual petrochemicals production capacity at Assaluyeh in the next five years, according to the vice president of Iran’s National Petrochemical Co.
October 27, 2015Continue reading...Sinopec in talks to buy $3bn chemical plant
Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is in advanced talks on taking a controlling stake in petrochemical firm Dragon Aromatics, which operates one of the country’s biggest chemical plants, sources with knowledge of the matter said yesterday.
October 22, 2015Continue reading...Total selects Axens’ technology for new La Mède biorefinery in France
The plant will produce 500,000 tpy of high-quality paraffinic biodiesel, treating primarily used oils, as well as other renewable feedstocks. This technology was originally developed by IFP Energies nouvelles in the mid-2000, based upon an extensive research and development program.
October 21, 2015Continue reading...Saudi petrochemicals group SABIC plans new ventures in China
Saudi Basic Industries Corp., the world’s second-biggest chemicals manufacturer, plans more than three new JV projects in China, according to their new CEO Yousef Al Benyan.
October 20, 2015Continue reading...Technip to supply hydrogen reformers at Petronas’ RAPID project in Malaysia
As the heart of the hydrogen plant, the reformers will produce 344,500 Nm3/h of hydrogen and syngas products. It will supply high-quality export steam to the refinery steam network.
October 20, 2015Continue reading...Praxair adds new Utah liquefier to serve refiners
A new liquefier will be added to Praxair’s plant, which will nearly double the production of both liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2017.
October 20, 2015Continue reading...Mitsui, Celanese launch new Texas methanol plant
In addition to access to reliable supplies of affordable gas feedstocks thanks to the US shale revolution, project officials also expect to benefit from the use of existing infrastructure.
October 16, 2015Continue reading...
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