The new process is expected to reduce CO2 emissions for ethylene production by 80 per cent. The project is considered as a vital building block for the petrochemical industry in the US and across the globe.

Allthough the low oil price troubles the US shale industry, chemicals giant BASF continues its plants for a propylene Megaplant in the US: The company has chosen Freeport., Texas, as the site for its latest methane-based propylene complex.

The mammoth propane dehydrogenation plant site in Kallo, Belgium has successfully received the propylene splitter which is one of the largest appliances ever delivered to the port of Antwerp in one piece by ship.

Egypt Hydrocarbon Corporation’s new Ammonia plant will be located Ain Sokhna, Egypt. Tecnimont was selected as the EPC partner for this project which is expected to produce 1,320 MTPD of ammonia in the region.

Adnoc’s ‘Panorama Digital Command Center’ is a fully integrated, real-time data visualisation centre which enables the company to drive greater efficiencies, optimise performance, and respond to complex market dynamics with agility and speed.

To convert hydrocarbon fractions of petroleum crude oils to more valuable gasoline, olefinic gases, and other products refineries use mostly Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC). By establishing a new testing and research laboratory at the hte site in Heidelberg, Germany BASF strengthens its Refining Catalysts business.

With a capacity of 45 ktpa, the new facility is expected to monetise Sibur’s own feedstock, enhance the hydrocarbon processing rate in the country and also export its Man to Western as well as Eastern Europe.

Eco-friendly, limitless and CO2-neutral: Can synthetic fuel become the future of mobility? Power-to-X projects could be used to convert surplus electricity from renewable resources into clean synthetic fuels. While decision makers and politicians are still discussing the concepts feasibility, German engineering experts from Chemieanlagenbau Chemnitz (CAC) show what can be done …

Saudi Aramco has announced regulatory approval for the development of the Jafurah unconventional gas field which is considered to be the largest non-associated gas field in Saudi Arabia. The project is expected to boost the company’s position in the global energy sector.

Two workers died after suffering burns during a fire at Chelanese’s plant on Jurong Island on February 7. Singapore’s authorities and the chemical company are now investigating the cause of the incident.