Saudi Aramco has announced that its South Korean affiliate S-Oil will proceed with a refinery-petrochemical project at Ulsan. The complex will represent the first commercialization of Aramco and Lummus Technology’s thermal crude-to-chemicals technology (TC2C) when it starts up in 2026.
Dutch storage operator Vopak and Indonesian petrochemical group Chandra Asri are looking to collaborate on establishing new terminal facilities to help support Indonesia’s industrial infrastructure.
After four busy days of business sessions and meetings by members of the global chemical business community, the EPCA 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting has concluded with its annual closing lunch featuring Herman Van Rompuy, former President of the European Council (2009-2014) who outlined his views on the future with all the influences globalisation is having on the world, and what that means for Europe.
