Sinochem Hongrun Petrochemicals has plans to use Honeywell UOP’s Isoalky ionic liquids alkylation technology to produce cleaner-burning fuels at its refinery complex in China. The specialised technology is the maiden successful liquid alkylation technology to be introduced in more than 75 years.

With a production capacity of 20,000 tonnes per year, the new plant is expected to commence as a brownfield investment and will be situated in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. The produced rubber bitumen will be used to build more durable asphalt roads with higher load capacity and less maintenance costs.

Process and plant engineers will find that the FLT93 switch from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides a ruggedised, ultra-reliable liquid level and flow sensor that detects and switches to help them comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 30 safety requirements in challenging hazardous environments.

Following the approval of all relevant authorities, BASF and Letter One have successfully completed the merger of Wintershall and Dea. With the joint venture called Wintershall Dea the partners intend to create the leading independent European exploration and production company with international operations in core regions.

The contract is for Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company’s (Kipic) Petrochemical Refinery Integration Project in Kuwait. The contract includes basic engineering, technology license, and catalyst for an integrated Low Pressure Recovery and Olefins Conversion Technology unit.

Innovative hybrid sensor drive combines two technologies to deliver superior application performance.

The design of the mid-scale LNG facilities is expected to standardise around Baker Hughes’ proven gas turbine driver technologies which sfeature BHGE's LM2500+G5 and LM6000PF gas turbines.

The refinery catalyst market is set to grow from its current market value of more than 4 billion dollars to over 5.5 billion dollars by 2025; according to a report by Global Market Insights.

High-performance version of Rosemount 3308 GWR Wireless Level Transmitter delivers enhanced accuracy that can be verified without opening the thief hatch, thereby increasing safety.

On completion of the work at Zap Sib Neftekhim, polypropylene production at Sibur’s facilities in Tobolsk is expected to total 1 mtpa. With this capacity, it is expected to become one of the largest in the world and hold the biggest production capacity in Russia.