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Ethane news
All news on
Ethane
(also known as
乙烷
and
ethane
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
29 July 2026
Silleno delivers project's largest fractional column
A 101.8 m, 1,500 t fractional column for ethylene separation arrived on site, built at AtyrauNefteMash and moved on an SPMT to the National Industrial Petrochemical Technology Park.
28 July 2026
INEOS Project ONE: final cracker modules reach Antwerp after Strait of Hormuz delay
First of two final heavy modules reached Antwerp after months trapped in the Strait of Hormuz; second expected shortly as installation and commissioning enter peak phase.
6 July 2026
INEOS' Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges von der Leyen to protect Europe's chemical industry
Warns China is dumping excess chemical capacity into Europe, calls for faster trade safeguards and ETS Investment Booster support for Project ONE (€5bn) low‑carbon ethylene.
12 June 2026
Sinopec and Inner Mongolia sign comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement
Regional government and state energy group agree to deepen project-level cooperation, align development plans and expand projects including hydrogen, carbon fiber and coal-chemicals.
22 April 2026
INEOS: Project ONE could be Europe’s last petrochemical investment
€4.5bn for a new Antwerp ethylene cracker cutting CO2 by two‑thirds vs EU average; no Innovation Fund support. If ETS Booster won’t back it, Europe risks losing large-scale petrochemical investment.
9 April 2026
Technip Energies wins Long Son Petrochemicals ethane-conversion contract
Contract to convert a Vietnamese steam cracker from naphtha to ethane: EPC/EP services, site support and burners using USC and HRS tech to boost selectivity, efficiency and reduce carbon intensity.
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27 March 2026
Sasol — Middle East developments and business impact
Middle East conflict disrupted gas supply - ORYX GTL shut; ~60 staff safe. Fuel and chemicals impacted; Secunda/Natref secure inventories and alternative crude; contingencies active.
19 March 2026
ADNOC and OMV progress formation of Borouge Group International AG
New asset-usage deal for Borouge 4 secures USD 400m cumulative net profit over three years, ~10% EPS accretion, adds 1.5Mt cracker/1.4Mt PE and lifts combined capacity to 13.6Mt.
25 February 2026
QatarEnergy Awards EPC Contract for North Field West LNG Expansion
The contract covers two LNG mega-trains, gas treatment, and CCS facilities. First LNG cargo is expected by 2031, enhancing Qatar's LNG capacity and environmental performance.
20 November 2025
Tecnimont Launches Tengiz Gas Separation Project and Local Content Forum in Kazakhstan
The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex aims to recover 98% ethane, supporting local industry and community development through a forum with 400 Kazakh companies.
20 November 2025
Tecnimont (Maire) at Tengiz GSC ground‑breaking and Atyrau local content forum
Ground‑breaking starts works on Tengiz Gas Separation Complex; facility targets ≥98% ethane recovery and will feed Silleno II polyethylene output; about 400 Kazakh firms attended the supply‑chain forum.
20 November 2025
Clariant Wins Two Awards at Gulf Energy Information Excellence 2025
Clariant's HySat and EDHOX technologies win awards for innovation and sustainability in catalyst and petrochemical processes at the 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards.
19 November 2025
ExxonMobil Shuts Mossmorran: 830,000 T/Y Ethylene Capacity Lost, Threatening 429 Jobs and Supply Chain
Closure impacts 429 jobs, disrupts supply chain, and weakens UK's industrial base amid high energy costs and lack of government support.
3 November 2025
BLYB Enhances Feedstock Efficiency with Refinery Ethane
Refinery ethane boosts ethylene yield, reduces costs, and supports low-carbon goals, enhancing integration and operational excellence.
28 October 2025
Aramco and GIP Finalize $11 Billion Jafurah Midstream Deal
The Jafurah project will start production by year-end, expanding gas capacity and supporting Saudi Arabia's growth in energy and petrochemicals.
24 October 2025
Braskem approves R$4.2bn expansion adding 220,000 t/yr ethylene and PE in Rio
R$4.2bn to add 220,000 t/yr ethylene and matching PE at Rio complex. Basic engineering (R$233m) approved. Target end‑2028. Needs extra financing; long‑term ethane supply with Petrobras.
22 September 2025
KazMunayGas and Lummus Technology Launch Digital Center in Atyrau
The new center will focus on technology transfer, personnel training, and industrial safety, enhancing skills for modern petrochemical processes.
5 August 2025
TECNIMONT Signs Tengiz Gas Separation Complex Project in Kazakhstan
The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex will support the Silleno petrochemical plant, enhancing Kazakhstan's industrial growth with advanced gas and petrochemical technology. Completion by Q1 2029.
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.
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.
20 February 2024
Europe Risks Offshoring Industry, Jobs, and Emissions
Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges the EU to address high energy costs, carbon taxes, and lack of renewal in the chemical sector to prevent further offshoring and industrial decline.
7 January 2024
Minister Demir Approves INEOS' Project ONE in Antwerp
The environmental permit approval enables the construction of Europe's most sustainable ethane cracker, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the renewal of the chemical cluster in Flanders.
13 February 2023
INEOS Secures €3.5 Billion for Europe's Greenest Cracker in Antwerp
The new Antwerp cracker will have the lowest carbon footprint in Europe, use low carbon hydrogen, and create 450 jobs. Supported by 21 banks, the €3.5B financing includes €1.5B uncovered debt.
16 December 2022
INEOS Project One ethane cracker sheet-piling starts in Antwerp
Symbolic sheet piling marks start of works for a €4bn ethane cracker in Antwerp; construction will last four years with commissioning targeted for 2026.
9 June 2022
INEOS Olefins Belgium Receives Permit for Project ONE in Antwerp
The permit allows construction of Europe's most sustainable steam cracker, reducing CO2 emissions significantly. The project will create 450 direct jobs and aims for climate neutrality within 10 years.
4 May 2022
INEOS Contracts Técnicas Reunidas for Antwerp Ethylene Plant
The Antwerp ethylene plant will produce 1.5 million tons annually by 2026, with a €3-4 billion investment. It will be energy-efficient, sustainable, and involve 675 professionals at peak.
20 July 2021
INEOS Olefins Belgium Submits Environmental Permit for Eco-Friendly Steam Cracker in Antwerp
The steam cracker will produce ethylene with significantly lower carbon emissions, aiming for climate neutrality within 10 years, and will undergo a 30-day public consultation once the permit is complete.
15 January 2021
INEOS Adjusts Antwerp Olefins Project Timeline
The ethylene cracker construction is prioritized, delaying the propylene plant. The new cracker will use advanced technologies, maximizing efficiency and minimizing CO2 emissions.
2 November 2020
Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant
Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
18 June 2019
INEOS Chooses SK E&C for Propane Dehydrogenation Unit
The 750ktpa PDH plant in Antwerp, part of a €3bn investment, will be operational by 2023. It aims for high energy and carbon efficiency, producing propylene for various industrial applications.
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