Operational Changes and Investments news (page 45)

22 May 2025

Essar Energy Transition Completes US$130mn Turnaround, Plans US$350mn Annual Improvements at Stanlow Refinery

Turnaround boosts throughput by 8%. New hydrogen-ready furnace installed. Business plan targets US$350mn in improvements. Debt reduction of US$600mn planned for decarbonisation investments.
22 May 2025

AkzoNobel to Close Sites in Netherlands and Belgium

The closures are part of a strategy to streamline operations, focus on larger sites, reduce costs, and boost growth. Employee consultations are ongoing.
21 May 2025

QatarEnergy — First North Field East LNG train due mid next year

Plans to boost LNG output to 160 mtpa, bring first NFE train online mid next year, start major ethane crackers in early 2027, and expand petrochemical capacity with CPChem.
21 May 2025

WACKER commissions specialty-silicone plants at Zhangjiagang, China

New complex raises local supply capacity for silicone fluids, emulsions and elastomer gels; production to ramp up over the coming months.
20 May 2025

QatarEnergy: Golden Pass to start LNG exports end‑2025; North Field East mid‑2026

Al‑Kaabi urged continued energy investment, said $70–80/bbl is needed to sustain output, flagged US LNG start‑up this year and North Field East coming mid‑2026.
15 May 2025

Rompetrol Rafinare Q1 2025 Operational Growth

Turnover rose 21% to $1.3B, despite a 30% EBITDA drop. Fuel sales grew, exports hit $407M, and state contributions increased to $372M. LDPE plant restarted, boosting petrochemical output.

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