Jul 27, 2017
LyondellBasell’s decision to move forward with its $2.4 billion (bn) propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant in the Houston area signals a continuation of the...
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...
Jul 26, 2017
Our pick of the latest petrochemicals news you need to know
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...
Jul 13, 2017
Labor productivity continues to be a major concern for project performance, at least 50% of industry participants said in a Petrochemical Update Poll.
Jul 13, 2017
Our pick of the latest petrochemicals news you need to know
Jun 30, 2017
Nine out of 10 petrochemical players believe there will be a second wave of investment in downstream projects, but most believe it will be smaller and slower than the first wave,...
Jun 29, 2017
More than 80% of petrochemical players believe the current craft labor shortage is serious, according to a poll by Petrochemical Update. Improving conditions for craft professionals is...
Jun 29, 2017
Our pick of the latest petrochemicals news you need to know
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...
