Petrochemicals

Braskem picks mechanical subcontractor for Texas polypropylene project; Projects boosted by tax reform; US Gulf Coast port limitations levy costs on crude exports

May 17, 2018

Our pick of the latest petrochemical news you need to know

US 2018 downstream capital projects, maintenance outlook surges

Jan 11, 2018

The US chemical industry’s renaissance continues in 2018 with capital spending expected to rise by more than 6% from 2017 and planned maintenance spend to increase by 38.5% to $1.26 billion, according to the latest data from trade associations.

US Northeast plastics outlook boosted by pipeline approvals

Nov 3, 2017

Five pipeline projects in the U.S. Northeast gained approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in October, pushing the potential the Appalachian region holds for the plastics industry closer to reality.

Harvey storm damage extends beyond Texas but not long term - analysts

Sep 7, 2017

Chemical plants, refineries and critical logistics are working diligently to restart more than a week after 50 plus inches of rain from Hurricane Harvey left much of the U.S. manufacturing base underwater in Houston and South Texas. While the economy is...

$21 million Texas rail infrastructure project; Sasol’s nearly complete in Lake Charles; BASF expands 3D printing business

Aug 24, 2017

Our pick of the latest petrochemicals news you need to know

Downstream technology is more effective when owners connect the human chain - analyst

Jul 26, 2017

Petrochemical project leaders are turning to advanced sustainment and lean operation methods to fill the communication gaps left by high-level process mapping and performance objectives, an industry analyst told Petrochemical Update.

Northeast natural gas supply ample for more petrochemical plants

Jul 13, 2017

There is enough ethane being produced in the Northeast U.S. now to provide the chemical industry sufficient feedstock without any additional drilling or exploitation, industry analysts said.

U.S. prepared for more than a second wave of chemical investment–ACC

Jun 16, 2017

The U.S. is in place to be the most competitive global manufacturer of chemicals as a result of hydraulic fracturing and natural gas, and the wave of investments is far from over, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) told Petrochemical Update.

Industry looks for solutions to declining labor productivity and craft shortages

Jun 16, 2017

While the U.S. is preparing for 310 petrochemical projects and $185 billion in capital investment at the same time an experienced generation of workers retires, quality and productivity are becoming an even bigger challenge than the labor shortage, owners and...

The renaissance of Canada’s petrochemical industry

Feb 10, 2015

Endowed with abundant natural resources, a highly skilled workforce and a competitive tax system, Canada is making the most of North America’s petrochemical renaissance.

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