Samsung Engineering, a prominent South Korean firm, has officially announced that it has secured the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for Alujain Corporation’s upcoming propylene plant in Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Industrial Complex. This development was initially disclosed by MEED earlier this month. In a statement, Samsung confirmed that it has received the notice of … Read more
Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its specialty silicone manufacturing capacities in China. A kick-off event at the Zhangjiagang site in Jiangsu Province marks the start of the construction of several new production lines, where the globally operating chemical group will manufacture functional silicone fluids, silicone emulsions and silicone elastomer gels. Investments of some €150 million have … Read more
Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced construction has commenced on the 30-ton MIRALON® carbon nanotube materials plant, originally announced at Huntsman’s 2021 Investor Day event. The new plant, which converts methane gas to carbon nanotubes and clean-burning hydrogen, will be one of the largest of its kind in the Americas. It represents a major step forward in … Read more
Galp has taken the final investment decision on two large scale projects to reduce the carbon footprint of the Sines refinery and its products. The projects include a 270 ktpa advanced biofuels unit, in partnership with Mitsui, and 100 MW of electrolysers for the production of green hydrogen. Both units are expected to have their … Read more
INEOS Enterprises has announced the acquisition of Eramet Titanium & Iron (ETA) from Eramet for $245m. The deal which takes immediate effect, was completed today following the satisfaction of regulatory approvals. ETI consists of an ilmenite transformation plant in Norway producing titanium slag which is used in the pigments industry. It also produces high-purity pig … Read more
Cinis Fertilizer AB has signed an agreement with Ascend Elements, Inc., a leading American manufacturer of engineered battery materials. The agreement pertains sourcing of sodium sulphate, an input for Cinis Fertilizer’s production of environmentally friendly mineral fertilizer. This agreement and collaboration with K+S Minerals and Agriculture GmbH, a global potash player and Europe’s largest salt … Read more
ExxonMobil announced the startup of two new chemical production units at its Baytown, Texas, manufacturing facility. The $2 billion expansion is part of ExxonMobil’s long-term growth plans to deliver higher-value products from its U.S. Gulf Coast refining and chemical facilities. “With the startup of these two new lines, ExxonMobil is delivering high-value materials for a … Read more
KBR announced today it has been awarded a license and engineering design contract by Hanwha Impact Corporation for the world’s first commercial ammonia cracking unit using KBR’s leading H2ACTSM technology in Daesan, Republic of Korea. In this largest capacity ammonia cracking plant announced to date, clean hydrogen will serve a planned power plant in Daesan, … Read more
Vopak announces that it has reached an agreement with Infracapital on the sale of its three chemical terminals in Rotterdam (Botlek, TTR, and Chemiehaven) for a total purchase price of EUR 407 million including a conditional deferred payment of EUR 19.5 million. The total expected cash receipt net of transaction costs and net debt items … Read more
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the global leader in ammonia production, has joined forces with POSCO Holdings Inc., South Korea’s foremost steel manufacturer to explore the possibility of establishing a groundbreaking joint venture. This venture aims to construct a cutting-edge low-carbon clean ammonia plant, strategically located at CF Industries’ Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, … Read more
Shanghai, China – Evonik Industries has successfully completed the relocation and expansion of its state-of-the-art precious metal powder catalyst plant, located within the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP). The production is poised to commence in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a significant milestone for the company’s continued growth in the precious metal catalyst market. … Read more
On September 14, 2023, BPCL is set to commence the foundation-laying ceremony for the INR 4.9 trillion petrochemical complex and refinery expansion project at the Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to grace the occasion with his presence. BPCL’s vision for the Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh aligns with the … Read more
In response to the expressed interest from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), the Board of Management at Covestro AG has taken a significant step by initiating open-ended discussions with Adnoc. The outcome of these discussions, including the form and potential conditions of any agreement, remains uncertain and contingent upon the course of the … Read more
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), headquartered in Tokyo, has secured a significant order for the front-end engineering and design (FEED) of a hydrogen fluoride production facility, along with utility infrastructure, in the Hibikinada Oceanfront Industrial Park located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. This notable contract has been awarded by Mexichem Fluor Japan Ltd., the Japanese … Read more
The State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is set to inject INR 150 billion into ONGC Petro-additions Ltd (OPaL) as part of a comprehensive financial restructuring initiative. This strategic move is expected to lead to the gradual exit of gas utility GAIL from the petrochemical firm, as reported by the news agency PTI. Presently, … Read more
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI; Tokyo) has received an order for the front-end engineering and design (FEED) of a hydrogen fluoride production plant, including utility facilities in Hibikinada Oceanfront Industrial Park in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The order is from Mexichem Fluor Japan Ltd., the Japanese entity of Mexichem Fluor, S.A.de C.V. (Koura), a global … Read more
Operations have begun at leading chemical producer Qixiang Tengda’s new propylene oxide complex in Zibo City, China, using technology from Evonik and thyssenkrupp Uhde. The technologically integrated setup offers significant ecological and economic benefits compared to conventional production methods for propylene oxide. With the capacity to produce 300,000 tons of propylene oxide each year, the … Read more
SABIC and SINOPEC announced the commercial operation of a new polycarbonate (PC) plant at their 50-50 joint venture (JV) – SINOPEC SABIC Tianjin Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (SSTPC). Khalid Hashim Al-Dabbagh, SABIC Chairman, and Ma Yongsheng, SINOPEC Chairman attended the ceremony. Established in 2009, SSTPC is a mega-size petrochemical complex that already consists of nine world-scale … Read more
BASF has commenced construction of its syngas plant at the Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. This world-scale syngas facility, fully integrated into the Verbund site, is scheduled to start up in 2025. BASF will adopt unique process concepts in the syngas plant to reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional syngas plants, contributing to BASF’s sustainability … Read more
Epigral, a leading integrated chemical manufacturer in India, formerly known as Meghmani Finechem, has announced a significant expansion into the production of Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) Compounds. Their new manufacturing plant in Dahej, Gujarat, is set to have a capacity of 35,000 Tons Per Annum (TPA) and is anticipated to be operational by the fourth … Read more