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BASF expands petrochemical capacity

BASF has expanded its capacity for ethylene oxide and ethylene oxide derivatives at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium. The will add about 400,000 tpy to BASF's production capacity. “With the new plants we are supporting the continuous growth of our customers and are enhancing our market position in Europe,” said Hartwig Michels, president petrochemicals, BASF. The investment, exceeding…
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Oct 18, 2023

Gas drawn from geothermal heat network

The UK’s first system drawing heat from deep underground to provide low-cost heating for nearly 4,000 homes is one of seven innovative projects backed by government funding. The Langarth Deep Geothermal Heat Network will involve drilling to a depth of 5,275 meters to extract the heat from granite rocks beneath the United Downs Industrial Site in Cornwall. It is one of seven state-of-the-art…
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Oct 18, 2023

Chemical/Petrochemcial News

Increased funding for Nebraska’s water infrastructure

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11.8 million (€10.7 million) to Nebraska from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Nebraska communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies. Nearly…
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Oct 17, 2023

UPM strengthens petrochem ties with Dongsung Chemical

UPM Biochemicals has selected Dongsung Chemical as sole distributor of its bio-monoethylene glycol (BioMEG) UPM BioPura™ in Korea. This further strengthens the development partnership between the two companies that was announced last year. By adding UPM to its supplier network, Dongsung enhances the sustainability transformation of its portfolio and supports the evolution of the chemical…
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Oct 17, 2023

Technip Energies awarded contracts for green hydrogen unit

Technip Energies has been awarded Engineering, Procurement Services and Construction Management (EPsCm) contracts by Galp for a green hydrogen unit for its Sines refinery in Portugal. The project is part of Galp’s programme to reduce the carbon footprint of the refinery and its products. The Green Hydrogen Unit, composed of a 100 MW electrolysis plant, will produce up to 15 ktpa of renewable…
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Features

Oct 16, 2023

Riding on the crest of a wave

Thermal flowmeters are riding the surge of gas flow measurement in both renewable and traditional natural gas applications. According to a new study from Flow Research, The World Market for Thermal Flowmeters, 3rd Edition it found that the worldwide thermal flowmeter market totalled $190 million (€171 million) last year and was projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…
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Oct 16, 2023

ORLEN Group starts gas production from the Tommeliten A field

The ORLEN Group has commenced production from the Tommeliten A field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It will provide the group with an additional 0.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas annually, to be delivered to Poland via the Baltic Pipe pipeline. The production startd nearly six months ahead of the scheduled date, means that gas from Tommeliten A will contribute to Poland's energy…
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Oct 13, 2023

Pumps

Borger’s pumps manage tricky effluent at new recycling facilities

At a recycling company that transforms end-of-life waste carpet into products for a wide range of industries, Borger’s BLUEline rotary lobe pumps are playing an important part in conveying the hard-to-handle wastewater to a centrifuge. Installed at two locations, Borger’s self-priming pumps manage the effluent’s viscous and abrasive materials with ease for the process that sees old carpets…
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Oct 12, 2023

Lhyfe begins work on new hydrogen production plant

Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of green and renewable hydrogen for transport and industrial applications, has started building a new hydrogen production plant in the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd. This site, which is the largest green hydrogen plant in Baden-Württemberg, will be the first to supply hydrogen directly to an industrial park. It is also the first in a network of many…
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Features

Oct 11, 2023

Low-carbon solutions

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Shell Global Solutions International have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions that support the energy transition. The agreement will focus on projects that produce green hydrogen for industrial applications at Shell and its customers, as well as enhancing collaboration in the…
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Oct 10, 2023

bp mulls sale of its US oil and gas pipeline assets, reports

bp has been reported to be exploring the sale of a 49% stake in its US oil and gas pipeline network in the Gulf of Mexico. The potential divestment would help bp meet its targets to reduce debt and maintain its dividend, Reuters reported. One of the largest producers of oil and natural gas in the US Gulf of Mexico, BP is expected to produce around 400,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day from…
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Oct 10, 2023

Record investment in the pipeline for the North West of the UK

United Utilities has revealed a £13.7 billion (€15.8 billion) investment plan to deliver cleaner rivers, more reliable water supplies and extra support for customers struggling with bills in the north-west. The proposals, if accepted, will be the biggest ever investment in water infrastructure for more than 100 years and support 30,000 jobs across the region, including 7,000 new jobs. From…
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Oct 9, 2023

Gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia shut due to leak

Repairs to a gas pipeline connecting Finland and Estonia following a suspected leak could take months to complete. Finnish gas system operator Gasgrid said the Baltic connector pipeline suffered a sharp drop in pressure, and work is ongoing to confirm the exact location and cause of the outage. "If it appears that the unusual pressure drop observed in the morning of October 8 is due to a leak…
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Oct 9, 2023

Saipem awarded new oil and gas contract by ADNOC

Saipem, in consortium with National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), has signed a letter of award with ADNOC for a new contract related to the Hail and Ghasha Development Project – Package 1 in the United Arab Emirates. Saipem's share of the contract amounts to around $4.1 billion (€1.3 billion). The project is aimed at developing the resources of the Hail and Ghasha natural gas…
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Oct 9, 2023

Level Monitors

ABB and ODS secure oil and gas platform partnership

ABB has partnered with ODS Metering Systems that will see ABB’s Flow-X computers support an increasing number of oil and gas customers with an accurate and reliable automation platform for custody transfer. The partnership sees the two companies combining their respective strengths - ABB with their innovative flow computers, the control devices known in the industry for their exceptional…
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