A new Iludest distillation plant extends the limits of what is possible and enables the extremely pure separation of bitumen fractions in a packed distillation column. In this way the process engineers from Waldbüttelbrunn defy the thermodynamic limits of the ASTM Standards D2892 and D5236, and bring two seemingly incompatible requirements under one hat.

Hengli Petrochemical’s 300 Kmta Stratco alkylation unit located at the company’s new refinery complex in China is licensed by Dupont Clean Technologies. The startup of the new unit will enable the firm to produce high-quality alkylate from a 100 % isobutylene feed.

United Electric Controls has recently announced that its Vanguard Wireless Hart Gas Detector is now Hart Registered. This registration ensures that all Wireless Hart users will be able to add Vanguard device drivers the next time they update their device descriptor (DD) libraries. It also assures users that they can add Vanguard systems to existing Wireless Hart networks, seamlessly and securely.

Saudi Aramco aims to enhance its performance and competitiveness by reorganising its downstream business. The move is in line with the company’s vision of becoming the world’s preeminent integrated energy and chemicals company.

Under the terms of the agreement, the newly formed joint venture will work to develop a new chemicals investment platform to fund and supervise projects in the Ruwais Derivatives Park, which is expected to play a vital role in UAE’s chemicals and industrial growth strategy.

The power purchase agreements with Ilmatar Energy will enable Borealis to increase its share of renewable power at its production facilities in Finland. The move is in line with the firm’s ambition of sourcing at least 50 % of Borealis Group’s electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2030.

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.

Under the ‘Carbon2ProductAustria’ project, Lafarge, OMV, Verbund and Borealis have come together to develop a carbon capture plant in Austria by 2030. The project aims to reduce emissions from cement production and use the CO2 as feedstock on an industrial scale.

The acquisition will enable Saudi Aramco to strengthen its downstream strategy and further enhance its international presence. The move will also assist the company to take advantage of growth opportunities in the petrochemicals industry.

Under the agreement, Covestro will be supplied with raw materials produced with Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons and aims to replace several thousand tonnes of fossil raw materials used in the production of its polycarbonates.